Poster Print : 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

A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print

Step back in time with our captivating Old Town Hall Amsterdam Poster Print from the Liszt Collection. This stunning image transports you to 1652, showcasing the iconic Old Town Hall amidst the flames, as well as adjacent buildings undergoing the old and new methods of fire extinguishing. Bring the rich history of Amsterdam into your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality poster print.

A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 54.1cm x 42cm (21.3" x 16.5")

Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

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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