Brand te Amstelveen, 1792 1792

"Brand te Amstelveen, 1792" is a detailed etching by Cornelis Brouwer, depicting a devastating fire in the Dutch town of Amstelveen. The artwork captures the chaos and despair of the event, showing townsfolk desperately trying to extinguish the flames and salvage their belongings. Brouwer's meticulous detail and skillful use of light and shadow create a realistic and poignant depiction of a tragic moment in history. The etching, housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the daily life and challenges faced by people in 18th-century Netherlands.