Title page of a series of twelve representations of the ruins of Brussels after the bombardment by the French Marshal de Villeroy between 13-15 August 1695. In the depiction, Mercury attempts to console the city maid of Brussels with news of the capture of Namur. In the background, the burning city, Mercury comforts the Brussels city virgin Perspectives on the ruins of the city of Brussels (series title)., print maker: Augustin Coppens, intermediary draughtsman: Augustin Coppens, (mentioned on object), Brussels, 1695, paper, etching, h 193 mm × w 263 mm

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