Brand in 's Lands Zeemagazijn, 1791 1800

"Brand ontstaan in het Admiraliteits Huis te AMSTERDAM" (Fire originated in the Admiralty House in Amsterdam) is an engraving by Reinier Vinkeles, created in 1800. This artwork, now held in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a dramatic scene of a fire engulfing a building, likely the Admiralty House in Amsterdam, with crowds of people gathered below. The engraving is a poignant reminder of the devastating fires that occurred in Amsterdam during this period, highlighting the importance of fire safety and community response in historical contexts.