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A hand-colored, bird's-eye view map of the fortified town of Grevelinge (Gravelines). The town is depicted with a sophisticated star-shaped defensive system consisting of thick earthen walls, bastions, and a wide, water-filled moat. Access is granted through bridges leading to gates. Inside the walls, the town's layout includes various buildings, a large open central area, and a church with a blue-tiled roof. To the top-left of the city center is a separate fortified citadel with a large circular tower. A windmill stands on the eastern ramparts. At the top of the frame, a river (the Aa) flows by with several sailing vessels and small boats. To the left of the town, roads or canals lead away into a landscape with small clusters of houses. The entire illustration is enclosed within an orange-red border.