Overstroming bij de Arkelse dam bij Gorinchem, 1820 1820

"Overstroming bij de Arkelse dam bij Gorinchem, 1820" (1820) by Roelof van der Meulen, depicts a dramatic scene of flooding near Gorinchem, Netherlands. The watercolor painting showcases the devastating impact of the flood, highlighting the turbulent waters surging around a windmill and houses. The detailed depiction of the event captures the anxiety and desperation of the inhabitants, as they struggle to cope with the rising waters, making it a powerful visual commentary on the human struggle against nature's forces.