Brand in de kermiskramen op het Buitenhof te Den Haag, 1758 1758

This 1758 pen and ink drawing by Caspar Jacobsz. Philips depicts a chaotic scene of a fire at a fairground in the Hague, Netherlands. The artist captures the panic of the crowd as they scramble to escape the flames, with a tall building burning in the background and a thick plume of smoke billowing into the sky. The detailed portrayal of the event showcases Philips's skill in capturing the essence of a historical moment, providing a glimpse into 18th-century life and the dangers of fire in densely populated areas.