Ontploffing van het kruitmagazijn te Maastricht, 1761 1762

This anonymous engraving, created in 1762, depicts the aftermath of the explosion of a gunpowder magazine in Maastricht, Netherlands. The print dramatically captures the destruction, with debris flying through the air, highlighting the chaotic nature of the event. The visual impact is heightened by the use of radial lines emanating from the point of explosion. This historical document from the Rijksmuseum offers a chilling visual record of this significant event.