De Cimbrische vloed, 113 v.Chr. 1840 - 1880

"De Cimbrische vloed, 113 v.Chr." is a black and white lithograph by Dutch artist Johann Wilhelm (I) Kaiser, created between 1840 and 1880. The artwork depicts a dramatic scene of people fleeing a flood, with men carrying women and children, highlighting the chaos and desperation of the event. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. The composition emphasizes the urgency of the situation, with the figures huddled together in a desperate attempt to escape the rising waters. Kaiser's use of light and shadow creates a sense of foreboding and amplifies the dramatic mood of the scene. The lithograph is a powerful reminder of the destructive force of nature and the fragility of human life.