Beleg van Douai, 1710 1714 - 1716

This detailed engraving, "Beleg van Douai, 1710," by Matthijs Pool (1676-1740) depicts the Siege of Douai during the War of the Spanish Succession. The map-like format provides a meticulous view of the city and its fortifications. Pool, known for his precise renderings, uses meticulous lines and hatching to delineate the terrain, buildings, and military defenses, creating a valuable historical document of the Siege. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and measures 145 mm in height and 179 mm in width.