Ministerie van Marine te Den Haag, vóór de brand van 1844 1844

This anonymous 1844 print, "Ministerie van Marine te Den Haag, vóór de brand van 1844", depicts the Ministry of the Navy in The Hague, Netherlands, shortly before it was destroyed by fire in the same year. The etching is a detailed architectural drawing highlighting the building's symmetrical façade and classical design elements. The image serves as a historical record of the building's appearance, lost in the fire, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. This small print, measuring 166 mm in height and 211 mm in width, offers a glimpse into Dutch architectural history and the devastating consequences of the fire.