Gezicht te Wouw waar het hoofdkwartier van de Fransen was gevestigd in 1747 1772

This detailed etching by Simon Fokke, dating from 1772, depicts the village of Wouw in the Netherlands. The artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, shows a view of the village with the ruins of a church in the foreground. The etching is notable for its meticulous portrayal of the landscape and its historical significance. The inscription at the bottom of the image states that this was the location of the French headquarters in 1747. This etching provides a glimpse into the history of the Dutch landscape and the impact of historical events on the region.