Gezicht op Zutphen, 1672 1900 - 1903

This panoramic drawing of Zutphen was created in 1672 by the brothers Moreau. It captures a city steeped in the tensions of the Franco-Dutch War. The year it was made, Zutphen faced invasion, mirroring the anxieties of the time. Notice how the landscape dominates. The city feels vulnerable. The vantage point is from a distance, and the skyline, punctuated by windmills and church towers, conveys a sense of the everyday existing alongside the looming threat of conflict. What does it mean to capture a place marked by the possibility of loss? The Moreau brothers have left us with more than just a depiction of a city. They have offered a quiet reflection on the intersection of place, identity, and the ever-present shadow of war. This drawing serves as a reminder of how historical events shape our perceptions of home and belonging.