Vuurwerk op de grote ruïne in Leiden 1855

This lithograph by Carel Christiaan Antony Last, created in 1855, depicts a nighttime scene of fireworks exploding over the ruins of a large building in Leiden, the Netherlands. The scene is likely a celebratory event, with a crowd gathered to watch the spectacle. Last’s work captures the dramatic lighting of the fireworks, illuminating the scene and the faces of the onlookers, creating a sense of excitement and awe. The artwork, held at the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into 19th-century Dutch celebrations and is a valuable example of historical lithography.