Beleg van Barcelona, 1706 1707 - 1720

"Beleg van Barcelona, 1706", an etching by Pieter Schenk (1660-1711), depicts the Siege of Barcelona in 1706. This detailed military map, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a bird's-eye view of the city, highlighting the strategic importance of its fortifications and harbor. Schenk's depiction of the siege, a pivotal moment in the War of the Spanish Succession, provides valuable historical insight into military tactics and city planning during this period.