Brand in Delft, 1847 1852

"Brand in Delft, 1847," an etching by Cornelis Ouboter van der Griendt, depicts a dramatic scene of a fire in Delft, the Netherlands, in 1847. The image shows a crowd of people gathered on a bridge, silhouetted against the glowing light of the fire. The artist uses subtle shading and meticulous detail to create a sense of depth and movement, effectively capturing the chaos and fear of the event. This work, now held in the Rijksmuseum, provides a poignant glimpse into a real-life disaster that unfolded in the 19th century.