Beleg van Douai, 1710 1710

"Beleg van Douai, 1710" is an anonymous 18th-century map depicting the city of Douai and the Fort d’Escarpe in France. The detailed, hand-drawn artwork provides a valuable historical record of the city's layout and fortifications during the early 18th century. The intricate design, including the city's walls, surrounding landscape, and surrounding fortifications, is presented in a visually appealing way. The map, with its detailed annotations and explanation key, highlights the strategic importance of Douai and its fort in this era. This artwork is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.