Beschrijving
On March 5, 1651 St. Anthonis dike broke at Houtewael, near Diemen. Much of Amstelland came under water. Many artists have depicted this breakthrough. In the picture he extreme violence with which he water invaded the territory. Signed and dated lower left: B. Picart sculp. di. 1728. On the top right margin: Tom: II. Pag. 556.
