Een overstroming in de omgeving van Amsterdam (of Zaandam), 15 november 1775 Possibly 1775 - 1801

"Een overstroming in de omgeving van Amsterdam (of Zaandam), 15 november 1775" is a pencil and wash drawing by Dutch artist Jacobus Buys, created between 1775 and 1801. It depicts a scene of a flood in the area of Amsterdam or Zaandam, capturing the chaos of the moment as figures desperately try to flee the rising water, with livestock in tow. The image is a testament to Buys' talent for portraying natural disasters and the resilience of those who faced them. The drawing currently resides in the Rijksmuseum, serving as a historical and artistic record of this devastating event.