Brand te Rotterdam, 11 maart 1779 1779 - 1781

"Brand te Rotterdam, 11 maart 1779" is an etching by Dutch artist Pieter de Mare, depicting the devastating fire that ravaged Rotterdam on March 11, 1779. This historical print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the chaos and destruction of the blaze, with flames engulfing buildings and people scrambling to escape. The detailed depiction of the scene, including the city's architecture and the reactions of its inhabitants, provides a glimpse into the lives of 18th-century Dutch citizens and the impact of such events.