Fire of the house the Wolvin in Brussels in 1690
1696
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
1696
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
The painting depicts a city square in chaos, with a large building engulfed in flames. The fire is intense, with thick smoke billowing into the air and people running in all directions. In the foreground, a crowd has gathered to watch the fire, some of them trying to put it out with buckets of water. The scene is set against a dark and ominous backdrop, with the sky filled with smoke and ash. The artist has used bold brushstrokes and vivid colors to convey the sense of urgency and panic. The painting is a powerful depiction of a dramatic event, and it invites the viewer to learn more about the artist who created it, Theodoor van Heil.
