Plan van het beleg van Lille, 1708 1708

This 1708 map, created by an anonymous artist, details the siege of Lille, a city in northern France, during the War of the Spanish Succession. The map, likely created for a military or strategic purpose, shows the city's fortified walls and surrounding landscape, including the location of Allied forces during the siege. The use of distinct colors for the city, its fortifications, and the surrounding countryside highlights the key elements of the military operation. While the artist is unknown, the map's detail and scale make it a valuable historical document for understanding the strategies and tactics employed during this pivotal conflict.