Beleg van Mons, 1709 1710

degruy

architectural sketch

aged paper

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

This 1710 map by de Gruy, titled "Beleg van Mons, 1709", depicts the Siege of Mons, a significant event in the War of the Spanish Succession. The map is a detailed visual record of the siege, showcasing the fortifications of the city of Mons and its surrounding landscape. It is a valuable historical document providing insight into the military tactics and the geographical context of this important historical battle.