Vier Groenlandse schepen vast in het ijs, 1769 1769 - 1770

This engraving by Cornelis van Noorde, titled "Vier Groenlandse schepen vast in het ijs, 1769", depicts four ships trapped in the ice off the coast of Greenland. Created between 1769 and 1770, this artwork provides a glimpse into the dangerous conditions faced by Dutch whalers in the 18th century. The detailed depiction of the ships, ice floes, and the surrounding landscape captures the dramatic and challenging environment of the Arctic. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands.