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Explosion in the church of Amersfoort, 1787
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Explosion in the church of Amersfoort, 1787

Reinier Vinkeles (I) · 1787 - 1795 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Gunpowder explosion and fire in the Lieve-Vrouwekapel in Amersfoort, 2 August 1787. The church is destroyed, only the tower, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwetoren or Lange Jan, remains standing.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineExplosie in de kerk van Amersfoort, 1787. 1787 - 1795. Reinier Vinkeles (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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