Instructies voor het gebruik van de slangbrandspuiten, ca. 1695 1690s

"Instructies voor het gebruik van de slangbrandspuiten" (Instructions for the use of the hose fire engines) is a 17th-century Dutch engraving that provides a detailed illustration and explanation of the various components and functions of a fire engine. The anonymous print depicts the different parts of the apparatus, including the hose, the pump, and the support structure, along with labels in Dutch that describe each element. This artwork is a significant historical artifact, offering insight into early fire-fighting techniques and the development of fire-suppression technology in the Netherlands.