Het schip Fin de la guerre, 1585 c. 1587 - 1591

"Het schip Fin de la guerre, 1585", a 16th-century engraving by Frans Hogenberg, depicts a ship named "Fin de la guerre" (End of War). The detailed etching captures the ship's design and its setting, likely during the Eighty Years' War. The inscription in Dutch and French suggests a narrative related to the ship's role in the war. This piece, now in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Hogenberg's skill in representing historical events through detailed illustrations. It offers viewers a glimpse into maritime history and the visual language of the period.