Brand te Delft. 1536 1536 - 1599

"Brand te Delft" is an anonymous 16th-century engraving depicting the city of Delft in the Netherlands, engulfed in flames. The scene likely depicts the Great Fire of Delft which occurred on 12 December 1536. The artwork portrays a church with a bell tower, labeled "LASERVS HVVS," and a city skyline behind it with smoke rising from buildings. The inscription below describes the fire's occurrence. The artwork is a prime example of 16th-century printmaking, demonstrating the artist's mastery of detail and historical accuracy. This engraving serves as a historical record of the event and is a valuable visual document for studying 16th-century Dutch history and urban planning.