Copper engraving depicting Lisbon, Portugal, during the great earthquake of 1 November 1755. (IMAGE)

Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon

Copper engraving depicting Lisbon, Portugal, during the great earthquake of 1 November 1755.

Caption

This copper engraving, made that year, shows the city in ruins and in flames. Tsunamis rush upon the shore, destroying the wharfs. The engraving is also noteworthy in showing highly disturbed water in the harbor, which sank many ships. Passengers in the left foreground show signs of panic. 

Credit

Unknown Author - The Earthquake Engineering Online Archive - Jan Kozak Collection: KZ128

Usage Restrictions

No restrictions.

License

Public Domain

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