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Earthquake in Lisbon, 1755
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Earthquake in Lisbon, 1755

Reinier Vinkeles (I) · 1755 - 1816 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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On November 1, 1755, Lisbon is struck by a severe earthquake, a fire, and a tsunami. In the foreground, several boats in trouble. In the background, Lisbon where buildings are collapsing and fire rages.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printon fire, ablazerowing-boat, canoe, etc.earthquakeLissabonAardbeving Lissabon 1755
Credit lineAardbeving te Lissabon, 1755. 1755 - 1816. Reinier Vinkeles (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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