Gezigt van de overstrooming en het wegspoelen der Lagendijk in de / gemeente Koog aan de Zaan, op den 5 february A 1825 1825 - 1827

This anonymous engraving, “Gezigt van de Overstrooming, en het wegspoelen der Lagendijk in de Gemeente Koog aan de Zaan, op den 5 february A 1825,” depicts a flooded landscape in Koog aan de Zaan, Netherlands. The scene shows the aftermath of a flood, with a windmill standing out amidst the watery expanse. The artist utilizes precise detail to capture the devastation, including the ruined Lagendijk and the figures working to manage the damage. The engraving was likely created to document the impact of the flood and serve as a reminder of the region's vulnerability to natural disasters. This piece offers a glimpse into the lives and challenges faced by Dutch communities in the 19th century.