Plundering van het huis van wijnkoper Gerrit Hagedooren te Rotterdam, 1751 1751 - 1753

This etching by an anonymous artist depicts the looting of wine merchant Gerrit Hagedooren's house in Rotterdam on August 17, 1751, a pivotal event in Dutch history. The scene is a chaotic mix of figures swarming the street, their faces obscured by shadow and the dim light of the flames. The artist captures the tension of the moment, highlighting the desperation of the rioters and the vulnerability of the merchant's home. "Plundering van het huis van wijnkoper Gerrit Hagedooren te Rotterdam" is a historical depiction of social unrest and highlights the struggle for survival in 18th century Rotterdam.