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Netherlands struck by flood and other disasters, 1775
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Allegorical print about the Netherlands struck by the flood of 14-18 November 1775 and other disasters in this year and in 1776. Centrally, a yacht sails over the flooded land and past drowned villages during the flood. At the top, five medallions with references to other disasters such as shipworm, severe winter, etc. In an allegorical frame with Fame and four river gods.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineNederland getroffen door watersnood en andere rampen, 1775. 1741. Jan Caspar Philips. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
