Het Huis Kroon-wyck van de heer Pauw, verwoest door de Fransen in 1672 1672 - 1676

Isaac Sorious's etching, "Het Huis Kroon-wyck van de heer Pauw, verwoest door de Fransen in 1672," depicts the ruins of the Kroon-wyck house after its destruction by the French in 1672. The scene is rendered with a stark realism, emphasizing the devastation of the once grand structure. The crumbling walls, fallen columns, and lone figures amidst the rubble evoke a sense of loss and melancholic beauty. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a historical event through the artistic lens of ruin, creating a powerful image of destruction and resilience.