Het doorbreken van de Sint-Antoniesdijk bij Houtewael, 1651 1651

"Het doorbreken van de Sint-Antoniesdijk bij Houtewael, 1651" is an etching by Dutch artist Roelant Roghman, depicting a dramatic scene of the breach of the Saint Anthony's Dyke near Houtewael in 1651. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a detailed view of the flooded landscape, showcasing the devastating impact of the breach on the surrounding land. Roghman's meticulous depiction of the dike's collapse, the rushing water, and the figures observing the event, highlights the urgency and danger of the situation. The etching is a valuable historical document, capturing a pivotal moment in Dutch history.