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Burned-out house Herengracht 1683 house Amsterdam
Burned-out house on the Herengracht, 1683, A house on the Herengracht in Amsterdam where a fire raged during the night of 25 to 26 April 1683, but which was preserved by timely extinguishing with hose fire sprayers. On the left is the bridge for Hartenstraat. Later state (with the letter) is plate 14 in the Jan van der Heyden Brandspuitenboek, fire extinguishing equipment, fire fighting, urban housing, ruins of a building, architecture, canals, waters (in city), Herengracht, Jan van der Heyden, Jan van der Heyden (attributed to), Amsterdam, in or before 1690, paper, engraving, h 351 mm × w 240 mm
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Media ID 19543121
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1683 1690 Bridge Building Canals City Herengracht Jan Van Der Heyden Letter Night Plate 14 Preserved Urban Housing Waters Attributed Fire Fighting Later State
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the aftermath of a devastating fire that engulfed a house on Herengracht in Amsterdam during the night of April 25 to 26,1683. The timely intervention of firefighters using hose fire sprayers managed to preserve the structure from complete destruction. On the left side of the image, we can see the bridge leading to Hartenstraat, adding a sense of perspective and context to this scene. The burned-out house stands as a haunting reminder of both tragedy and resilience. Its charred remains tell a story of survival amidst chaos, showcasing how architecture can withstand even the fiercest flames. The ruins create an eerie yet intriguing atmosphere against the backdrop of Amsterdam's iconic canals. This print is part of Jan van der Heyden's Brandspuitenboek, which documents various firefighting equipment and techniques used during that era. Van der Heyden himself is attributed as its creator or contributor. As we gaze upon this engraving on paper, measuring approximately 351 mm in height and 240 mm in width, we are transported back in time to witness this historical event unfold before our eyes. It serves as a testament not only to human ingenuity but also to our ability to rebuild and thrive even after facing adversity.
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