Plattegrond van Gent 1735

This anonymous 1735 map depicts the city of Ghent, Belgium, with its surrounding landscape and fortifications. The artwork is characterized by its detailed rendering of the city's layout and the surrounding countryside, using a color palette of green, brown, and pink. The map's bottom portion features a scene of soldiers and a fleeing civilian, offering a glimpse into the region's military history. The work is a valuable example of cartographic art from the 18th century and is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands.