Bezwijken van de stenen beer bij Durgerdam, 1825 1825 - 1826

"Bezwijken van den steenen beer, in den Waterlandschen Dijk, bij Durgerdam, op den namiddag van 4 Februarij 1825," is an etching by Walraad Nieuwhoff, a Dutch artist known for his landscapes and cityscapes. The artwork depicts a dramatic scene of a stone dam breaking during a storm, highlighting the destructive force of nature. This print, dated 1825-1826, is a fine example of 19th-century Dutch art, capturing a moment of historical significance. The image is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and measures 204 mm in height and 290 mm in width. The etching's detail and composition showcase Nieuwhoff's skilled craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into the tumultuous waters and the vulnerability of man-made structures against the raw power of nature.