Uitslaande brand in de Amsterdamse schouwburg gezien vanaf de Prinsengracht, 1772 1772

This engraving by Noach van der (II) Meer, titled "Uitslaande brand in de Amsterdamse schouwburg gezien vanaf de Prinsengracht," depicts the devastating fire that consumed the Amsterdam theater on May 13, 1772. The artist captures the scene from the Prinsengracht canal, showing the flames engulfing the building and a crowd of onlookers. The detail of the smoke billowing into the night sky and the frantic movement of people add to the realism of this historical event, making the artwork a valuable document of Dutch history. The engraving highlights the immediacy and drama of the fire, creating a powerful visual representation of the event.