Ruïne van de Nieuwe Lutherse Kerk te Amsterdam na de brand in 1822, interieur 1822 - 1823

This anonymous etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, shows the interior of the New Lutheran Church in Amsterdam following a fire in 1822. The artwork depicts the ruined interior of the church, with its damaged walls and columns, as well as the debris left behind by the fire. This work serves as a historical record of the devastating event and a visual representation of the loss sustained by the community. The artist captures the somber mood of the scene, highlighting the devastating aftermath of the fire and the church’s state of ruin.