Uitgebrande bakkerij op Vlooienburg, 1682 1733 - 1735

This anonymous etching, "Uitgebrande bakkerij op Vlooienburg, 1682", depicts the ruins of a bakery on Vlooienburg in Amsterdam after a fire in 1682. The artist, likely a Dutch printmaker, captured the devastating aftermath with stark detail, showcasing the collapsed roof, broken beams, and scattered debris. The etching's somber tone reflects the anxieties of the time, highlighting the precariousness of daily life in a rapidly growing urban environment. This poignant scene, preserved in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the historical and social realities of 18th-century Amsterdam.