Schipbreuk bij Scarborough 1826

Francis Nicholson's 1826 print, *Schipbreuk bij Scarborough*, depicts a dramatic scene of a shipwreck on the rugged coast of Scarborough, England. The print, which measures 530 mm in height and 716 mm in width, shows a group of people huddled on the rocky shore, watching as a ship is tossed about by heavy waves in the turbulent sea. Nicholson, a prolific artist known for his maritime scenes, captures the power of nature and the vulnerability of humans in the face of a storm. The print's dark tones and dramatic composition convey the sense of danger and despair. This artwork is a compelling example of the Romantic artistic movement's fascination with the sublime and the power of nature.