Brand aan de Visbrug te Leiden, 1766 1766
noachvanderiimeer
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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ink paper printed
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parchment
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light coloured
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old engraving style
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white palette
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watercolor
"Brand aan de Visbrug te Leiden, 1766" is an etching by Noach van der Meer depicting the devastating fire that consumed the Visbrug area of Leiden, Netherlands in 1766. The print captures the scene with remarkable detail, showing the burning buildings, plumes of smoke, and crowds of people gathered in the streets. The artwork is a valuable historical document, providing a glimpse into the devastating effects of fire on a Dutch town in the 18th century. It is currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
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