Franco Dutch War Collection

The siege of the city of Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam), 1675-1725. Creator: Anon
The siege of the city of Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam), 1675-1725. View of the city of Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam) on the Coromandel coast, India. Ships with Dutch flags at sea

The Troops of Louis XIV before Naarden, 20 July 1672, 1672-1690. Creator: Adam Frans van der Meulen
The Troops of Louis XIV before Naarden, 20 July 1672, 1672-1690

Louis XIV Crossing into the Netherlands at Lobith, 1672-1690. Creator: Adam Frans van der Meulen
Louis XIV Crossing into the Netherlands at Lobith, 1672-1690

Engel de Ruyter (1649-83), Vice Admiral, Son of Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter, 1667-1680. Creator: Jan Lievens
Engel de Ruyter (1649-83), Vice Admiral, Son of Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter, 1667-1680

French Commanders at the Siege of Rheinberg, 1672, c.1675. Creator: Lambert de Hondt II
French Commanders at the Siege of Rheinberg, 1672, c.1675

Allegory on the French Invasion of 1672, 1672. Creator: Johannes van Wijckersloot
Allegory on the French Invasion of 1672, 1672

King Louis XIV and his Entourage at the Siege of Schenkenschans, 1672, c.1675. Creator: Lambert de Hondt II
King Louis XIV and his Entourage at the Siege of Schenkenschans, 1672, c.1675

Sir Richard Chicheley, Admiral under Prince Rupert'. Creator: Robert Dunkarton
Sir Richard Chicheley, Admiral under Prince Rupert'. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of

Battle of Turckheim, Alsace, 1675 (colour litho)
5208365 Battle of Turckheim, Alsace, 1675 (colour litho) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Turckheim, Alsace, 1675)

Death of Marshal Turenne at the Battle of Salzbach, 27 July 1675 (chromolitho)
669002 Death of Marshal Turenne at the Battle of Salzbach, 27 July 1675 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis XIV of France and the French army crossing the Rhine, 1672 (chromolitho)
2817002 Louis XIV of France and the French army crossing the Rhine, 1672 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Death of Marshal Turenne at the Battle of Salzbach, 1675 (engraving)
3647513 Death of Marshal Turenne at the Battle of Salzbach, 1675 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henri de la Tour d Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne, French general (engraving)
3646854 Henri de la Tour d Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne, French general (engraving) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri de la Tour d Auvergne)

Anthony Count Hamilton, c1680, (c1880). Creator: Unknown
Anthony Count Hamilton, c1680, (c1880). Antoine Hamilton (1646-1720) soldier and writer who fought in the Franco-Dutch War (1672-1678) and was in the Irish Army in the Williamite War (1688-1690)

The French army crosses the Rhine into the Low Countries in 1672, at the beginning of the Franco-Dutch War, or Dutch War. From a 17th century print by Charles Louis Simonneau

The conquest of Cambrai on April 18, 1677. Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
The conquest of Cambrai on April 18, 1677. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Francois Henri de Montmorency-Boutteville, Duke of Luxembourg, French general, c17th century (1894). From A Collection of Engraved Portraits (Further Selection)

Churchill Before Maestricht, 24 June 1673, (c1880). Artists: Unknown, John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
Churchill Before Maestricht, 24 June 1673, (c1880). The Siege of Mstricht (11-30 June 1673) ended when Jacques de Fariaux, governor of the Dutch garrison

The Porte Saint-Denis, Paris, France, 1820. Artist: Henry Hobson
The Porte Saint-Denis, Paris, France, 1820. The Porte Saint-Denis is a triumphal arch erected in 1672 to commemorate Louis XIVs victories on the Rhine

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The Franco-Dutch War, a significant conflict in European history, unfolded with numerous battles and key events that shaped the course of nations. The Battle of Turckheim, Alsace in 1675 showcased the intensity and vibrancy of warfare through a captivating color lithograph. It depicted soldiers locked in combat, their determination evident as they fought for victory. Tragically, the war claimed the life of Marshal Turenne at the Battle of Salzbach on July 27th, 1675. A chromolithograph immortalized this somber moment, capturing the gravity and sacrifice experienced by military leaders during this tumultuous time. Louis XIV of France's crossing of the Rhine in 1672 marked a pivotal turning point in the conflict. This event was vividly portrayed in another chromolithograph where one could almost feel the anticipation and ambition emanating from Louis XIV and his army as they embarked on their campaign. Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne - a revered French general - played an instrumental role throughout this war. An engraving captured his likeness with remarkable detail; it served as a testament to his leadership and strategic brilliance. William of Orange's presence at Bonn in 1673 is brought to life through an oil-on-canvas painting created around c. 1700. The artwork exudes grandeur while offering insight into William's influence during this period. Anthony Count Hamilton is remembered for chronicling historical events such as these wars through his writings. A portrait from c1680 showcases him amidst an era he would later document so eloquently. The conquest of Cambrai on April 18th, 1677 became a defining moment during this conflict. Renowned artist Charles Le Brun captured its significance masterfully; his work evokes both triumph and devastation simultaneously.