Collecte voor herstel van oorlogsschade in Bergen op Zoom en andere steden, 1749 1731 - 1749

This 18th-century engraving, "Collecte voor herstel van oorlogsschade in Bergen op Zoom en andere steden, 1749" (Collection for the restoration of war damage in Bergen op Zoom and other cities, 1749), is an anonymous work that showcases the devastation caused by war. The image is divided into six scenes: a city street, a battlefield, a group of people praying, a siege, a group of people meeting, and a scene of mourning. These scenes are framed within a border of text, likely poetry or prose reflecting on the plight of war and the need for relief. The print, created between 1731 and 1749, serves as a powerful reminder of the impact of conflict on individuals and communities.