Overzicht van aan de Fransen verloren versterkte steden en belangrijke gebeurtenissen van het jaar 1672 1672 - 1674

"Overzicht van aan de Fransen verloren versterkte steden en belangrijke gebeurtenissen van het jaar 1672" is an etching by Isaac Sorious, created between 1672 and 1674, and now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The work commemorates the Dutch defeat against France in the Franco-Dutch War of 1672–1678. The artwork features a detailed map depicting various fortified cities in the Netherlands that were lost to the French, alongside scenes of key battles and events, offering an insightful view into the historical conflict. This intricate etching exemplifies the use of visual storytelling in 17th-century cartography and offers a captivating glimpse into the political and military landscape of the Netherlands during this turbulent period.