Nederland getroffen door watersnood, 1775 1741 - 1775

"Nederland getroffen door watersnood, 1775" is a 1775 etching by Dutch artist Jan Caspar Philips. This artwork depicts the devastating floods of 1775, which ravaged parts of the Netherlands. The etching features a dramatic scene of a sailboat navigating through flooded waters. The intricate details of the scene, including the towering church steeple in the distance and the figures huddled together in the boat, serve to highlight the magnitude of the disaster. The Rijksmuseum houses this piece, which measures 197 mm in height and 151 mm in width, with a larger version measuring 535 mm high and 420 mm wide. This engraving provides insight into a significant historical event and serves as a powerful reminder of the impact of natural disasters.