Tweede plaat van de watersnood na dijkdoorbraken bij de grote rivieren, 1740-1741 1741
janiismit
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pen and ink
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comic strip sketch
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen illustration
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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storyboard and sketchbook work
"Tweede plaat van de watersnood na dijkdoorbraken bij de grote rivieren, 1740-1741" is a detailed engraving by Jan (II) Smit, dating back to 1741. The artwork depicts the devastating aftermath of the 1740-41 flood in the Netherlands, highlighting the breached dykes and the flooded landscape. The viewer's attention is immediately drawn to the key, meticulously listing various locations and events. This work exemplifies the use of engravings to record historical events, offering valuable insight into the scale of the disaster and its impact on the Dutch people. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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