Tekstblad bij de prent van het herstellen van de doorgebroken dijk bij Vianen, 1624 1624

This 1624 print by Broer Jansz. depicts a detailed account of the 1624 flood near Vianen in the Netherlands, a major event that caused significant damage to the region. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a historical document of the flood, including details on the dike break, its impact on the community, and the efforts undertaken to repair the damage. This long, narrow print is a fascinating example of early Dutch printmaking and demonstrates the significance of floods in the Netherlands' history.