Vertrek van een galeischip in de haven van Livorno 1655

This anonymous 17th-century etching, "Vertrek van een galeischip in de haven van Livorno," depicts the bustling activity of a galley ship departing from the port of Livorno, Italy. The detailed, yet somewhat crude, style of the work is characteristic of Dutch graphic art of the time. The scene focuses on the laborers loading cargo, a reminder of the importance of maritime trade in the 17th century. The composition emphasizes the galley's imposing size and the bustling activity of the port. The etching can be seen at the Rijksmuseum.