Flooding Rhine Waal View flooded landscape figures

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Liszt Collection

Flooding Rhine Waal View flooded landscape figures

Flooding of the Rhine and the Waal, View of a flooded landscape where figures and animals float on rafts and boats in the water. The representation is contained in an architectural frame with the river gods of the Rhine and Waal, flood, raft, river gods and to the left and right, Adolf van der Laan (mentioned on object), 1734, paper, letterpress printing, h 155 mm × w 190 mm

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Media ID 19542880

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1734 Adolf Van Der Laan Architectural Frame Boats Contained Figures Flood Flooding Letterpress Printing Raft Representation Rhine River Gods Waal Water Mentioned Rafts

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Liszt Collection transports us back to 1734, capturing a moment of natural calamity and human resilience. Titled "Flooding of the Rhine and the Waal" it presents a breathtaking view of a flooded landscape where figures and animals float on rafts and boats amidst the swirling waters. The artist has skillfully contained this dramatic representation within an architectural frame adorned with intricate details, including the river gods of the Rhine and Waal. Every element in this composition tells a story; each figure represents individuals caught in this devastating flood, their lives upended by nature's wrath. As we gaze at this scene, we can't help but marvel at their resourcefulness as they navigate through perilous waters on makeshift rafts. The presence of Adolf van der Laan is mentioned on the object itself, perhaps indicating his involvement in documenting or creating this remarkable piece. Printed on paper using letterpress printing techniques, this artwork measures 155 mm in height and 190 mm in width. Through its vivid depiction of chaos intertwined with human determination, "Flooding Rhine Waal View flooded landscape figures" invites us to reflect upon our own capacity for resilience when faced with adversity. It serves as a reminder that even amidst disaster, hope persists – just like those floating figures who refuse to be defeated by nature's fury.

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