Uitslaande brand op het toneel van de Amsterdamse schouwburg, 1772 1772

This etching, "Uitslaande brand op het toneel van de Amsterdamse schouwburg, 1772" by Simon Fokke, depicts the devastating fire that engulfed the Amsterdam theater in 1772. The scene captures the chaos of the event, with smoke billowing from the stage, actors scrambling for safety, and panicked audience members fleeing the burning building. Fokke's meticulous detail portrays the tragedy in a realistic and captivating manner. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into a historical event that shocked the city and serves as a reminder of the fragility of both life and art.