Dit is het schip de Goude Leeuw / Een kiel / die in de voorige eeuw / Verscheide mael een ryke vragt / Heeft in ons vaderland gebragt 1781 - 1831

This 18th-century print by Erve H. Rynders depicts the Dutch ship "Goude Leeuw" (Golden Lion) sailing the seas. The detailed woodcut showcases the ship’s imposing size and intricate rigging, highlighting the importance of maritime trade in the Netherlands. The inscription beneath the image, written in Dutch, describes the ship’s voyages and the riches it brought back to the country. This artwork provides a glimpse into the Golden Age of Dutch shipping and its impact on the nation’s prosperity.