Wreedheden in een dorp tijdens de winter, 1672 1673
romeyndehooghe
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"Wreedheden in een dorp tijdens de winter, 1672" is an etching by the Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, dating from 1673. This harrowing depiction of a village ravaged by war, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, portrays the brutality of conflict. The scene shows soldiers looting and pillaging, with the bodies of victims scattered throughout the village. De Hooghe's detailed, intricate style effectively conveys the chaos and devastation of war, highlighting the suffering inflicted upon civilians. The work is a powerful reminder of the impact of conflict on ordinary people.
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