Zeeslag bij Stromboli, 1676 1676

This 1676 anonymous etching, titled "Zeeslag bij Stromboli, 1676" depicts the naval battle of Stromboli, which took place on January 8, 1676, off the coast of Italy between the French and Dutch navies. The image shows a chaotic scene of ships in combat, with smoke and cannon fire billowing in the air. The detailed depiction of the ships and the action of the battle, as well as the accompanying text, likely served as a historical record of the event for the Dutch audience of the time. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, the artwork provides a valuable glimpse into a pivotal moment in Dutch naval history.