fire Old Town Hall Amsterdam 1652 adjacent buildings

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fire Old Town Hall Amsterdam 1652 adjacent buildings

The fire in the Old Town Hall of Amsterdam, 1652, The fire in the Old Town Hall of Amsterdam and some adjacent buildings on 7 July 1652. To illustrate the old and new way of extinguishing fire. On the left, buckets and ladders attempt to extinguish the fire, on the right, the fire is fought with fire spray. With handwritten four-line caption in Dutch and French and handwritten letters on the show. Later states (with the letter) are plate 3 in the Jan van der Heyden Brandspuitenboek. On fire, ablaze, fire-fighting, fire-extinguishing equipment, townhall, City Hall of Amsterdam (14th century-1652), Jan van der Heyden, Jan van der Heyden (attributed to), Amsterdam, in or before 1690, paper, ink, chalk, h 358 mm × w 460 mm

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Media ID 19548063

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1652 1690 Ablaze Buckets Chalk City Hall Fire Fought Illustrate Jan Van Der Heyden Letter Plate 3 Townhall Attributed Extinguish Fire Fighting New Way Old Town Hall

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the devastating fire that engulfed the Old Town Hall of Amsterdam and some adjacent buildings on 7 July 1652. The image serves to illustrate the stark contrast between traditional and modern methods of extinguishing fires. On the left side, brave individuals armed with buckets and ladders valiantly attempt to quell the raging flames. Meanwhile, on the right side, a revolutionary new approach is employed as firefighters fight fire with fire spray. The photograph features a handwritten four-line caption in both Dutch and French languages, adding an authentic touch to this historical documentation. Additionally, handwritten letters are visible on display, further enhancing its authenticity. This particular print is part of Jan van der Heyden's Brandspuitenboek (Fire Engine Book), where it appears as plate 3 in later editions alongside explanatory text. Van der Heyden is attributed as either the creator or contributor to this remarkable piece. The scene depicted showcases not only the destructive power of fire but also highlights early attempts at firefighting techniques during this period in Amsterdam's history. The Old Town Hall itself dates back to the 14th century before succumbing to flames in 1652. Measuring approximately h 358 mm x w 460 mm, this image was captured using paper, ink, and chalk materials sometime before or around 1690. It stands as a testament to human resilience in times of crisis while serving as a reminder of our continuous quest for improved fire-fighting equipment throughout history.

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