Slotspladsen i København under afbenyttelsen af de, af Branddirektør Fuchs opfundne sprøjter 1697

This 1697 etching by J.E. Wedel, titled "Slotspladsen i København under afbenyttelsen af de, af Branddirektør Fuchs opfundne sprøjter," depicts a scene of firefighters battling a blaze in Copenhagen. The print offers a detailed view of the city's architecture, with notable buildings and streets visible in the background. The scene is dominated by the dramatic action of the firefighters, using the newly invented fire hoses, creating a sense of urgency and civic duty. This artwork, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a valuable historical document, providing insights into firefighting techniques and urban life in late 17th-century Copenhagen.