Moody Landscapes
The Great Fire of London, with Ludgate and Old St. Paul's
Unknown Artist
This 17th-century painting captures the terrifying scale and dramatic intensity of the Great Fire of London in 1666.
The Great Fire of London
Unknown Artist
1675 · Oil Paint, Panel
A vivid and atmospheric seventeenth-century depiction of the Great Fire of London as seen from the south bank of the Thames.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This dramatic oil painting, dating from around 1675, captures the staggering scale of the 1666 Great Fire of London. The composition emphasizes the contrast between the dark, smoke-filled night sky and the glowing orange inferno consuming the city center, while the Tower of London stands as a pale sentinel on the right bank. In the foreground, citizens flee the catastrophe by boat and along the riverbanks, creating a scene of immense historical urgency and profound visual impact.
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