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

This engraving, “Overzicht van aan de Fransen verloren versterkte steden en belangrijke gebeurtenissen van het jaar 1672” was created by Isaac Sorious. The print is visually dominated by a grid-like structure. Each cell contains either a city plan, a portrait, or a scene from the Franco-Dutch War. Look at how each city is surrounded by a decorative cartouche, which emphasizes the strategic importance of these locations. These cartouches, with their irregular, star-like shapes, create a dynamic visual rhythm across the print, juxtaposed with the geometric regularity of the grid. They also contain descriptive text, which serves to contextualize each city within the broader narrative of the war. The scenes at the top and bottom of the print are presented horizontally, offering a panoramic view of the war's key moments. Overall, the composition reinforces the tension between order and chaos, reflecting the political and military upheaval of the time.