Bericht van intekening voor de twee platen van de verwoestingen door de buskruitramp te Leiden, 1807 1807

This 1807 engraving, by M.F. Pieper, is a subscription announcement for two prints depicting the ruins and rubble of Leiden after a gunpowder explosion. The prints, drawn by H. Numan and engraved by Reinier Vinckeles, were created to raise funds for those affected by the tragedy. The announcement emphasizes the emotional impact of the disaster and highlights the importance of helping those in need, promising a list of victims to subscribers. This is a valuable historical document offering insight into the impact of the explosion and the public response to such a disaster.