Beleg van Groningen, 1672 1672 - 1674

This anonymous etching, "Belegring van Groningen, 1672", depicts the Siege of Groningen in 1672. The scene shows a vast panorama of the city under siege, with soldiers, cannons, and smoke filling the foreground. In the distance, the city walls and buildings of Groningen are visible. The detailed portrayal of the siege, complete with cannons and smoke, offers a glimpse into the brutal reality of warfare in the 17th century. This etching is a valuable historical document, capturing a key moment in the Dutch struggle against French invasion.