"Den Rædsomste Nat i Kiøbenhavn" 1808 - 1809

"Den Rædsomste Nat i Kiøbenhavn" is an 1808-1809 etching by Danish artist J.F. Clemens depicting the Great Fire of Copenhagen in 1728. The print is a dramatic and detailed depiction of the fire, capturing the chaos and panic of the event. It shows a cityscape engulfed in flames, with people fleeing the scene, and a fiery sky illuminated by the glow of the inferno. The etching serves as a historical document of a devastating event, highlighting the architectural and social landscape of Copenhagen at the time. The work is part of the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, demonstrating the significance of this visual representation of a defining moment in Copenhagen's history.