Potvis gestrand bij Egmond aan Zee, 1764 1764

This 1764 engraving by Vincent Jansz. van der Vinne depicts a beached sperm whale at Egmond aan Zee in the Netherlands. The detailed etching, measuring 136 mm in height and 237 mm in width, showcases the size and scale of the whale, with a group of people standing nearby for comparison. The inscription below the whale provides information about its length and the date of the event. This artwork offers a glimpse into the history of whaling and the curiosity it evoked in 18th-century Dutch society.