Beleg van Mons, 1709 1709 - 1720

comic strip sketch

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"Beleg van Mons, 1709", an anonymous 18th-century engraving from the Rijksmuseum, depicts the Siege of Mons during the War of the Spanish Succession. The detailed map illustrates the city's fortifications and surrounding terrain, showcasing the strategic importance of Mons. This historical map offers a glimpse into military tactics and the complexities of 18th-century warfare.