Plan de la ville et de la citadelle de Lille assiegée l'année passée par les Alliez, avec toutes leurs fortifications [...].

Engr., c. 80,5 x 57,3 cm, sm. part heightened (very light stain at the right side).

Under passe-partout and gilt frame.

Curious plan of the city and the citadel of Lille surrounded by formations of troops at the time of the siege by the Dutch during the War of the Spanish Succession. At the top, a large, finely engraved dedication to Frederick IV of Denmark, with various scenes praising the victories of the Grand Alliance. At the bottom, 3 views of Ghent, Brussels and Bruges. All text cartouches in French and German.
Ref. Tooley's dictionary III:120.