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Two people struck by lightning
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Two people struck by lightning

Noach van der Meer (II) · 1785 · etching; paper

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

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A father clenches his fist towards the sky after his daughter has been struck by lightning. His hat blows from his head.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printaccidents with lightning
Credit lineTwee mensen getroffen door onweer. 1785. Noach van der Meer (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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