Vier kaarten van steden in Catalonië, ca. 1701-1713 1701 - 1714

"Vier kaarten van steden in Catalonië" (Four Maps of Cities in Catalonia) is a set of detailed maps created by Dutch artist Abraham Allard between 1701 and 1714. This intricate work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts four fortified cities in Catalonia, Spain: Ager, Balaguer, Lleida, and Cervera. Allard's meticulous engraving captures the strategic features of each city's fortifications, including the surrounding landscape, rivers, and roads. These maps showcase the importance of cartography during a period of intense conflict and provide valuable insights into the military strategies and urban planning of the early 18th century.