Overstroomd landschap 1741

"Overstroomd landschap" (Flooded landscape) is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Caspar Philips, created in 1741, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a dramatic scene of the Dutch flood of 1740 and 1741, with the Rhine and Maas rivers overflowing, flooding the land, and causing widespread destruction. The composition is centered around a boat sailing through the turbulent waters, with the devastation of the flood visible in the background. The artwork is framed by a decorative border featuring allegorical figures representing the rivers Rhine and Maas, as well as a winged figure blowing a trumpet. "Overstroomd landschap" is a powerful testament to the destructive force of nature, highlighting a pivotal moment in Dutch history.