Brand in het oude stadhuis te Amsterdam 1652 - 1700

"Brand in het oude stadhuis te Amsterdam" (Fire in the Old City Hall in Amsterdam), a drawing by Jan Abrahamsz. Beerstraten, depicts a scene of chaos and destruction. Created between 1652-1700, the artwork captures the devastation of a fire engulfing the city hall, with smoke billowing into the sky. The artist, known for his depictions of cityscapes and architecture, effectively conveys the dramatic impact of the fire on the surrounding buildings and the frantic activity of the crowd below. This drawing offers a glimpse into the history of Amsterdam and its vulnerability to such events.