Overstroming bij Hooge Zwaluwe, 1776 1778

"Overstroming bij Hooge Zwaluwe, 1776" is an etching by Noach van der Meer II, depicting the devastating flood that occurred in Hooge Zwaluwe, Netherlands, on November 22, 1776. This detailed scene, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the chaos and desperation of the event, with people trying to reach safety amidst the rising waters. Van der Meer II was known for his meticulous depictions of landscapes and scenes of everyday life, and this print stands as a testament to his skill and the impact of natural disasters on 18th-century Dutch society.