Huis van de Heer vande Weert, verwoest door de Fransen in 1672 1672 - 1676

This etching by Isaac Sorious depicts the ruined house of Heer van de Weert, a Dutch nobleman, after it was destroyed by the French in 1672 during the Franco-Dutch War. The artwork, created between 1672 and 1676, provides a powerful visual commentary on the devastation wrought by war. The ruined structure, with its broken walls and collapsed roof, stands as a stark reminder of the conflict. The figures in the foreground, gazing upon the wreckage, further emphasize the human cost of war. The image captures the somber mood of the aftermath, a testament to the destructive power of conflict.