Beschryving der nieuwlijks uitgevonden en geoctrojeerde Slang-brand-spuiten
Jan van der Heyden
(Dutch, 1637–1712)
Jan van der Heyden
(Dutch, 1637–1712)
Romeyn de Hooghe
(Dutch, 1645–1708)
Jan Rieuwertsz
(Dutch, 17th century)
1690
Place of PublicationAmsterdam, Netherlands
Medium/TechniqueIllustrated book with 19 etching and engravings
DimensionsOverall: 44.8 x 27.6 x 3 cm (17 5/8 x 10 7/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit LineWilliam A. Sargent Fund
Accession number69.959
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Amsterdam: Jan Rieuwertsz., 1690
This book attests to the multi-faceted talent of Van der Heyden, a painter whose love for his city was shown not only in his meticulous paintings but also in his concrete efforts to solve civic problems. Working with his brother, Van der Heyden developed a highly improved fire engine- with a light-weight pump and flexible hose --- and went on to become fire chief of Amsterdam. Years later, he publicized his invention in this book illustrated with his own designs, some of which he etched himself.
Provenance1969, sold by E. P. Goldschmidt and Co., London, to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 11, 1969)
