Gezicht op Scheveningen vóór de Allerheiligenvloed van 1570 1730 - 1736

This anonymous 18th-century etching, "Gezicht op Scheveningen vóór de Allerheiligenvloed van 1570," is a detailed, bird's-eye view of the Dutch town of Scheveningen. It depicts the town, including its prominent church, before the devastating All Saints' Flood of 1570. The artwork provides valuable historical insight into the town's layout and appearance. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and use of hatching create a realistic representation of the town's houses, ships, and surrounding landscape. The inscription below the scene, written in Dutch, details the event and its consequences. The artwork serves as a reminder of the impact of natural disasters on communities, particularly during the 16th and 17th centuries.