Vulkaanuitbarsting 1681 - 1699

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"Vulkaanuitbarsting" (Volcanic Eruption) is a 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Arnold Houbraken. The artwork depicts a dramatic eruption of Mount Etna, a volcano in Sicily, with a banner proclaiming "Aetna" floating above the fiery spectacle. Houbraken skillfully captures the grandeur and chaos of the event, showcasing his mastery of line and detail. This etching, part of a series exploring natural phenomena, highlights the artist's fascination with the power and beauty of nature. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.