Brandweermannen blussen een brandend huis aan een marktplein te Haarlem c. 1681 - 1740

This small etching by Isaac Vincentsz. van der Vinne, dating from c. 1681-1740, depicts a dramatic scene of a fire in Haarlem, Netherlands. The artist skillfully captures the chaos and urgency of the event. The flames engulf a building, casting a dark shadow over the street, while firemen work tirelessly to contain the blaze, using long poles to direct water from buckets. The crowd, composed of both onlookers and those attempting to help, adds to the sense of urgency and the scene's powerful realism. This piece, likely created as a popular print, exemplifies the importance of fire safety and the brave efforts of firefighters in 17th-century Holland.