Brand te Amstelveen, 1792 1793

This etching by Johan Christoffel Schultsz, dated 1793, depicts a scene of a devastating fire in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The image portrays a village engulfed in flames, with smoke billowing into the night sky. The artist skillfully captures the chaos and despair of the event, showcasing the burning buildings and the figures gathered in the foreground. This work, now held in the Rijksmuseum, provides a poignant glimpse into the history of Amstelveen and the impact of fire on the lives of its inhabitants.