Dijkdoorbraak bij Millingen, 1799 1799 - 1800

"Dijkdoorbraak bij Millingen, 1799" (1799-1800) is an etching by Reinier Vinkeles, depicting the catastrophic dike breach near Millingen in the Netherlands on February 7, 1799. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the dramatic scene of a flooded landscape, with villagers and livestock scrambling for safety amidst the rising waters. Vinkeles's meticulous detail and dramatic composition effectively convey the devastating impact of the flood, a reminder of the vulnerability of the Dutch landscape to natural disasters.