Brand op de Oude Schans te Amsterdam, 1658 1690 - 1735

This etching by Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van der Heyden, titled "Brand op de Oude Schans te Amsterdam, 1658" (Fire on the Old Rampart in Amsterdam, 1658), depicts the aftermath of a devastating fire in Amsterdam. The artwork, dated between 1690-1735, is now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The etching captures the chaos and destruction caused by the fire, highlighting the dense smoke and flames engulfing buildings and the frantic crowd below. The intricate details and realistic portrayal of the scene exemplify van der Heyden's mastery of architectural and urban landscapes.