Uitgebrand huis in de Bloedstraat, 1684 1690 - 1735

This etching, "Uitgebrand huis in de Bloedstraat, 1684" by Jan van der Heyden, is a detailed depiction of a burnt-out house in Amsterdam. The artwork is characteristic of van der Heyden's work, which often focused on the architectural details and cityscapes of his native Netherlands. The artist's keen eye for perspective is evident in the meticulously rendered building and street scene, while the figures in the foreground provide a sense of scale and activity. The scene, dated 1684, depicts the aftermath of a fire, providing a glimpse into the realities of urban life during this period. This etching, which can be found in the Rijksmuseum, is a powerful reminder of the Dutch Golden Age and its preoccupation with detail and accuracy.