Uittrekken van de burgers te Amsterdam, 1672 1779 - 1781

This 1779-1781 pen and ink drawing by Simon Fokke is titled "Uittrekken van de burgers te Amsterdam, 1672" and depicts the departure of citizens from Amsterdam during the 1672 invasion by France, which became known as the "Rampjaar" (Disaster Year). The small-scale drawing, located in the Rijksmuseum, captures the scene's urgency with a focus on the figures and a dramatic sky above. This pen-and-ink drawing is a historic representation of the Dutch Golden Age, capturing a moment of crisis and resilience for the citizens of Amsterdam.