Brand in de Regulierspoort, 1618-1619 1722 - 1784

"Brand van de Regulierspoort" (Fire at the Regulierspoort) is an etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke, dating from 1722-1784. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a dramatic scene of a fire consuming a building and a group of people gathered below. The flames and smoke billow upwards, creating a powerful and dynamic composition. The artist's detailed rendering of the buildings and figures contributes to the realism and impact of the artwork. This etching serves as a historical record of an event, potentially providing insight into the social and urban context of the time.