Schip op zee 1717 - 1732

This etching, "Schip op zee," by Pieter van den Berge depicts a scene of three ships at sea. The artwork was created sometime between 1717 and 1732, and is now held in the Rijksmuseum. The scene is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, capturing the movement of the ships and the choppy waves. The ships are shown sailing with their sails full and their flags flying, suggesting a sense of forward momentum and adventure. This print is a good example of 18th-century maritime art.