Zeeslag bij Kijkduin op 21 augustus 1673 1673

This 1673 engraving, by an anonymous artist, depicts the Battle of Kijkduin, a naval battle that took place on August 21, 1673. The artwork shows ships in a chaotic sea battle, smoke billowing from cannons, and a banner above the scene proclaiming the Dutch victory. The detailed engraving, likely commissioned to commemorate the event, illustrates the historical importance of the battle for Dutch national pride. The artwork is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.