Stadsschouwburg in Amsterdam na brand, 20 februari 1890 Possibly 1890 - 1892

"Stadsschouwburg in Amsterdam na brand, 20 februari 1890" (1890-1892) by Christiaan Batelt is a photograph depicting the aftermath of a fire that devastated the Stadsschouwburg theatre in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Batelt, a Dutch photographer known for his documentation of important events, captured the scene with stark realism, showing the charred remains of the interior and the debris scattered across the floor. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the destructive power of fire and the fragility of cultural institutions.