Profile of the city of utrecht seen from the west, in mirror image, during the siege by the troops of king louis xiv and the surrender of the city on june 24, 1672. On the right, french troops enter the city through the catharijne gate. The two horsemen in the foreground could represent the leader of the french army, marshal turenne, and the commander of the siege of utrecht, the marquis of rochefort. The water flow next to it could be the representation of an inundation attempt by the dutch to protect the rest of the country against the french. Date: between 24 June 1672 and 24 June 1672. Dimensions: height: 215 cm (84.6 in); width: 278 cm (109.4 in). Medium: photo. Collection: Het Utrechts Archief.
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