Plattegronden van Gravelines, Bergues, Bourbourg en Mardijk, 1726 1726

This 1726 anonymous engraving, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a detailed set of four maps showcasing the strategic fortifications of Gravelines, Bergues, Bourbourg, and Mardijk. The maps utilize a distinct 18th-century cartographic style, with detailed outlines of the fortifications and surrounding terrain. These maps likely served a military purpose, offering crucial information about the defenses of these towns during a time of European conflict.