Voorsteven en boegbeeld van een zeilschip met 50 kanonnen 1799 - 1800

This 1799-1800 engraving by Joseph Coiny depicts the figurehead and bow of a 50-gun warship. The figurehead is a stylized swan, a popular motif in naval art, signifying grace and strength. The detailed depiction of the ship's decorative elements and the subtle wave pattern below, create a realistic representation of the era's maritime design. The engraving, likely intended for a nautical manual or publication, showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of the time and serves as a visual record of naval architecture.