Brand in 's Lands Zeemagazijn, 1791 1791

This anonymous 1791 engraving depicts the devastating fire that consumed the Admiralty Magazine in Amsterdam on July 6, 1791. The print captures the scene with dramatic detail, showing the intense flames engulfing the building and the crowd of onlookers gathered below. This print provides a chilling visual record of the event, capturing the chaos and destruction of the fire in a powerful and evocative way. The work serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of urban centers to fire, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of disaster.