Plattegronden van Tournai, Damme, Oudenaarde en Nieuwpoort, ca. 1702 1702 - 1703

This anonymous, undated map, from the Rijksmuseum, features four detailed plan views of cities in Belgium: Tournai, Damme, Oudenaarde, and Nieuwpoort. The detailed depictions of the city walls, fortifications, and surrounding terrain, likely created for military purposes, offer a glimpse into the strategic importance of these towns in the early 18th century. The small size of the map suggests it was intended for personal use, perhaps by a military officer or a scholar studying fortifications.