Gezicht op de haven met zeilschepen en paarden te Antwerpen before 1898

This black and white print, created before 1898 by artist J. Maes, depicts a scene from the port of Antwerp, Belgium. The detailed drawing shows a bustling harbor with multiple ships and boats docked along the waterfront, a clear indication of the city's importance as a trading hub. Though the small size of the print (100mm x 130mm) limits the level of detail, it captures the overall activity and energy of this bustling port. The print likely served as an illustration for a publication, possibly a guidebook or a document related to the VII International Congress of Navigation held in Brussels in 1898. This print provides a glimpse into the historical activity of Antwerp's port, a significant commercial center in Europe.