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Fire Oude Schans Amsterdam 1658 Image fire originated
Fire on the Oude Schans in Amsterdam, 1658 Image of fire originated on 5 December 1658. on d Oude Schans (...) / Le feu, qui se prit a Amsterdam sur l Oude Schans, le 5 decembre 1658 (...) (title on object), Fire in a house on the Oude Schans in Amsterdam on December 5, 1658. The facade of the house collapses and kills firefighters and bystanders. Bystanders flee the house in a panic. To illustrate the old way of extinguishing fire and the dangers that came with it. With four-line caption in Dutch and French. Plate 4 in Jan van der Heydens Fire Spray Book, fire extinguishing equipment, on fire, ablaze, fire fighting, Oudeschans, Jan van der Heyden, Jan van der Heyden (attributed to), Amsterdam, 1690 - 1735, paper, engraving, h 352 mm × w 233 mm
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Media ID 19542511
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image showcases the Fire on the Oude Schans in Amsterdam, 1658, taken from the renowned Liszt Collection. Witness the fiery chaos that engulfed the heart of Amsterdam over 360 years ago, transporting you back in time. Add this beautiful and intriguing piece to your home or office decor, and let the story of the past unfold before your eyes.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.2cm x 59.4cm (15.4" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Fire on the Oude Schans in Amsterdam, 1658 - A Glimpse into the Perils of Firefighting
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. This print captures a dramatic scene from history - the devastating fire that broke out on December 5,1658, on the Oude Schans in Amsterdam. The image depicts a house engulfed in flames and smoke, with firefighters valiantly battling to extinguish the blaze. However, tragedy strikes as the facade of the house collapses unexpectedly, claiming the lives of both firefighters and terrified bystanders. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of how fires were dealt with in bygone eras and highlights their inherent dangers. It offers us a glimpse into an old way of firefighting that was fraught with risks and uncertainties. Plate 4 from Jan van der Heyden's renowned Fire Spray Book showcases this historical event alongside a four-line caption written in Dutch and French. The engraving masterfully portrays not only the chaos and destruction caused by fire but also captures the panic-stricken reactions of those caught up in its path. This remarkable piece is part of Liszt Collection's extensive archive dedicated to preserving significant moments throughout history. It stands as a testament to human resilience while reminding us to appreciate modern advancements in fire safety techniques.
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