Gezicht op een stad die geplunderd wordt door soldaten 1732

"La Place Laissée au pillage" (The Place Left to Plunder), an etching by Jacques Rigaud created in 1732, depicts the chaos of a city under siege. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum and provides a glimpse into the devastation of war, with soldiers pillaging buildings and a fire raging in the background. The detailed depiction of figures and structures showcases Rigaud's technical skill in capturing the intensity of the event. This etching is a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of war and its lasting impact on communities.