Oproep voor een collectie ten bate van de slachtoffers van de brand te Hilversum, 1766 1731 - 1766

This anonymous etching from 1731-1766, titled "Oproep voor een collectie ten bate van de slachtoffers van de brand te Hilversum, 1766," is a Dutch broadside commemorating the victims of a fire in Hilversum in 1766. The artwork depicts five scenes within oval frames, alluding to the impact of the fire. The central scene shows a building in the center of town, with a group of people gathered around. The scenes emphasize the tragedy and call for charitable donations to help the victims. This detailed engraving serves as a poignant historical document, offering insight into the immediate aftermath of the fire and the community's efforts to rebuild.