De Hollandse zeedijken met paalwerk versterkt, 1466 1865 - 1870

"De Hollandse zeedijken met paalwerk versterkt, 1466" is an 1865-1870 engraving by Dutch artist Hendrik D. Jzn Sluyter. The black and white print depicts a scene of oxen pulling a large cannon across a sandy landscape, likely the Dutch coastline. The image depicts the reinforcement of Dutch sea dikes in 1466, highlighting a moment of historical significance for the Netherlands. The scene is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of the oxen, cannon, and landscape. This work is currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, a testament to its significance in Dutch art history.