Kaart van het beleg van Lille, 1708 by Pieter Schenk

Kaart van het beleg van Lille, 1708 1708

comic strip sketch

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

ink line art

linework heavy

pen-ink sketch

thin linework

pen work

initial sketch

"Kaart van het beleg van Lille, 1708" (Map of the Siege of Lille, 1708), created by Pieter Schenk in 1708, depicts a detailed plan of the siege of Lille during the War of the Spanish Succession. The map showcases the surrounding terrain, fortifications, and key locations involved in the conflict, highlighting the strategic importance of Lille as a stronghold. This intricate work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides valuable insights into the tactical complexities and geographic context of this historical event.