Slag bij Ekeren, 1703 1703

This detailed map, titled "Slag bij Ekeren, 1703," by Jacobus Harrewijn, provides a visual account of the Battle of Ekeren fought in 1703. The map, located in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the battleground near the Dutch town of Ekeren, outlining the positions of the Allied forces and their opponents, the French. The meticulous detail in the map shows the strategic layout of the battle, highlighting the complex maneuvers and formations of the opposing armies. This piece exemplifies the role of maps in historical documentation and their importance in understanding significant battles of the past.