Bezwijken van de bekisting te Gorinchem, 1809 1809

"Bezwijken van de bekisting te Gorinchem, 1809" is a black and white drawing by Jan Anthonie Langendijk Dzn, depicting a scene of chaos in Gorinchem, Netherlands. The drawing captures the moment when a scaffolding collapsed, sending debris and people falling into the street below. The drawing, created in 1809, offers a glimpse into the daily life of 19th-century Gorinchem, where the potential for such accidents was a stark reality. The artist's detailed portrayal of the scene provides a powerful visual narrative of the event and the reactions of the people involved.