Schip de Willem III bij de opening van het Noordzeekanaal, 1876 1887

This 1887 artwork by Dutch painter Carel Lodewijk Dake depicts the ship "Willem III" at the opening of the North Sea Canal in 1876. The painting is a detailed depiction of the ship sailing through rough waters, with churning waves and billowing smoke from the vessel's paddle wheel. The scene captures a moment of historical significance in Dutch maritime history, a crucial development in the country’s infrastructure. The work is currently held at the Rijksmuseum and exemplifies Dake's skill in capturing the drama and beauty of nautical scenes.