Ruïnes in de Beenhouwersstraat te Brussel, 1695 1695 - 1711

This etching by Pieter Schenk, titled "Ruïnes in de Beenhouwersstraat te Brussel, 1695," is a depiction of the ruins of the Butcher's Street in Brussels after the 1695 bombardment by French troops. The artwork, dating from 1695-1711, features a detailed view of the ravaged buildings, including collapsed walls, broken windows, and a large, half-destroyed structure in the background. The presence of figures in the foreground working amidst the debris adds a sense of scale and human impact to the scene. This etching is an example of a genre known as vedute, a type of artwork that depicts realistic views of cities or landscapes.