Verwoesting door de vloed en ijsschotsen te Beusichem, 1809 1809

This etching by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles, dated 1809, depicts the devastation caused by a flood in Beusichem, Netherlands. The scene shows houses damaged by the flood, with people surveying the wreckage, and debris scattered across the landscape. The title, "Verwoesting door de vloed en ijsschotsen te Beusichem, 1809", (Destruction by the flood and ice floes at Beusichem, 1809) accurately reflects the scene's stark and somber mood. This etching offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of life in the early 19th century, serving as a valuable historical document and a testament to Vinkeles’s talent for capturing the drama of nature and its impact on human life.