Plan van het beleg van Gent, 1708 1709 - 1732

This detailed map by Pieter van (II) Call depicts the siege of Ghent in 1708, a crucial moment in the War of the Spanish Succession. Created between 1709 and 1732, the map provides a precise view of the city's fortifications and the surrounding landscape, highlighting the strategic importance of Ghent. The intricate detail and meticulous depiction of the siege operations make this map a valuable historical document and a striking example of early 18th-century cartography. The Rijksmuseum's collection includes this piece, a testament to the museum's vast holdings of Dutch art and historical artifacts.