De schepen in baai van Guarme, 1615 1617 - 1646

This anonymous 17th-century engraving, titled "De schepen in baai van Guarme, 1615," depicts a Dutch fleet in the bay of Guarme, a location in present-day Brazil. This detailed view of the ships and surrounding landscape is a historical record of Dutch exploration and trade in the Americas during this period. The engraving's use of line and shading creates a sense of realism, portraying the ships and surrounding landscape with accuracy, suggesting that it may have been based on actual observations. The artist's identity remains unknown, but the work offers a glimpse into the world of early Dutch maritime exploration and its impact on the New World.