Antique Print-AMSTERDAM-TOWN-HALL-FIRE-Fokke-1762

A detailed view of the Amsterdam Town Hall on fire with fire brigades and spectators trying to extinguish the flames.

Made by Simon Fokke after own design.

Medium: Etching and engraving on Hand-laid paper paper. Watermark: Not visible.

Sheet size: 23.3 x 18 cm (9.17 x 7.09 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, soilng and creasing. Attached a top to carrier sheet. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

AMSTERDAM, TOWN HALL, FIRE, 1762, SIMON FOKKE, ENGRAVING, ETCHING | PCO-E14-14

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Published in ‘Nederlandsche Jaerboeken’, 1762-1763 by Frans Houttuyn.

Reference: Rijksmuseum catalogue reference FMH 4130-a, Atlas van Stolk 4110.

Biography engraver: Simon Fokke (1712-1784) was a Dutch engraver and etcher known for his detailed historical scenes and depictions of contemporary events.