Beleg van Menen, 1706 1735

This is an anonymous 18th-century map depicting the Siege of Menen, which occurred in 1706, during the War of the Spanish Succession. This map was likely created to commemorate the event and to record details of the battle. The artist, unknown, utilized traditional mapmaking techniques to detail the layout of the city and its surrounding countryside, using vibrant colors to denote different terrain types. A symbolic image of a lion breaking through the city gates, depicting the successful siege of the city. This small, detailed map showcases the importance of the Siege of Menen, an important event in European history.