Plan van het beleg van Gent, 1708 1709 - 1732

This detailed map, "Plan van het beleg van Gent, 1708," was created by Pieter van (II) Call between 1709 and 1732 and is now located in the Rijksmuseum. The map depicts the siege of Ghent, a strategic city in Belgium, during the War of the Spanish Succession. The artist skillfully represents the city's fortifications, the surrounding landscape, and the trenches dug by the besieging forces. This historically significant map offers a unique glimpse into the military tactics and the landscape of the 18th century.