Hoofdtoren te Hoorn in brand, 1750 1750 - 1752

"Hoofdtoren te Hoorn in brand" is a detailed engraving by Dutch artist Simon Fokke, depicting the 1750 fire of the main tower in Hoorn, Netherlands. The artwork portrays the tower engulfed in flames with smoke billowing from the top, while onlookers gather below. The meticulous detail of the scene, including the surrounding buildings and the crowd's reactions, highlights the dramatic impact of the event. Fokke's work captures the intensity of the fire and the community's response, offering a glimpse into Dutch life during the 18th century. The engraving, housed in the Rijksmuseum, remains a valuable historical document and a testament to Fokke's skill as a visual storyteller.