Zeegezicht met een eiland, schepen en een stad 1588 - 1637

"Zeegezicht met een eiland, schepen en een stad," is an etching by Daniel Rabel, a Dutch artist born in 1578 and active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The scene depicts a seascape with a city on an island, and sailing ships on the water, indicating the flourishing trade and maritime power of the Netherlands during this period. The detailed depiction of the ships, the city and the sea showcase the artist's keen observation of the natural world and his skill in translating it into a detailed visual representation. This small-scale print, measuring only 145 mm by 98 mm, provides a glimpse into the visual culture of the Dutch Golden Age.