Verovering van Utrecht door de Fransen op 24 juni 1672 by Louis de Châtillon

Verovering van Utrecht door de Fransen op 24 juni 1672 1683 - 1694

quirky sketch

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

This etching, created by Louis de Châtillon between 1683 and 1694, depicts the French conquest of Utrecht in 1672. The detailed scene shows a panoramic view of the city with soldiers and cannons in the foreground, highlighting the military victory. The ornate frame, featuring cherubs and a map of Utrecht, adds a Baroque flourish. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a visual record of this significant historical event.