Ruïnes op de Grote Markt te Brussel, 1695 1695

This etching by Richard van Orley, created in 1695, depicts the aftermath of a fire in the Grand Place of Brussels. The scene shows the ravaged buildings, with debris and rubble strewn across the ground. The artist masterfully captures the desolation of the city, emphasizing the destruction with meticulous detail. The etching is a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of urban spaces to natural disasters and serves as a historical document of this significant event in Brussels' history.