Ruïne van de Grote Kerk van Bergen op Zoom, 1748, 1772 Simon Fokke
Immerse yourself in the historical narrative of this artwork, depicting the ruins of the Great Church (St. Gertrude's Church) of Bergen op Zoom as seen from the rear in 1748. This piece is part of a series that captures ten different views of the devastation left in the wake of the French siege and subsequent destruction of Bergen op Zoom between June and September 1747. A poignant reminder of the ravages of war, this artwork is a testament to a time long past.
