Bezwijken van de bekisting te Gorinchem, 1809 1809

"Bezwijken der bekisting op de Kortendyck te Gorinchem, 1809" is an etching by Jan Anthonie Langendijk Dzn depicting a dramatic scene of a collapsed cofferdam on the Kortendyck in Gorinchem, Netherlands on January 30, 1809. The print showcases Langendijk's skill in depicting a crowd's panic as they scramble to safety amidst the chaos, creating a sense of urgency and realism. The etching is a significant historical artifact, capturing a moment of both disaster and community response in early 19th century Dutch life.