Drie brandspuiten en een brandend gebouw 1680 - 1690

Jan van der Heyden, a Dutch Golden Age painter and inventor, created a detailed drawing titled “Drie brandspuiten en een brandend gebouw” (Three fire engines and a burning building) between 1680 and 1690. This drawing is a depiction of a fire in Amsterdam and the use of newly developed fire engines. The detailed depiction of the hoses, pumps, and fire hydrants highlights van der Heyden’s interest in scientific and technological advancements, a common theme in Dutch art of the time. This drawing showcases the meticulous detail and technical precision van der Heyden is known for, making it a compelling historical document and a testament to his mastery of realistic representation.