Dijkdoorbraak bij Gouda, 1776 1776 - 1778

This etching, "Dijkdoorbraak bij Gouda" (1776-1778), by Noach van der (II) Meer, depicts a dramatic scene of a dike breach near Gouda, Netherlands. The artist captures the chaos and devastation of the flood, with figures fleeing the rising water and the dark, stormy sky above. This detailed and emotive image serves as a historical record of the event, showcasing the vulnerability of human communities to natural disasters.