Beleg van Mons, 1709 1710

"Beleg van Mons, 1709" is an engraved map by Jacobus Harrewijn from 1710, depicting the Siege of Mons during the War of the Spanish Succession. The map shows the city of Mons, surrounded by fortifications and the locations of the various armies involved in the siege. The detailed depiction of the battlefield and the surrounding terrain showcases the importance of military mapping in the 18th century. The map is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, a testament to its historical significance.