Lege plek na het ruimen van de ruïnes te Leiden na de buskruitramp, 1807 1807

This etching by Joannes Bemme depicts the aftermath of a devastating gunpowder explosion in Leiden, Netherlands in 1807. The scene captures the devastation of the city as individuals work to clear the rubble and rebuild. Bemme captures the somber mood of the scene, highlighting the human cost of the tragedy. This print, now held in the Rijksmuseum, provides a valuable glimpse into the city's recovery process following a catastrophic event.