De schipbreuk van Paulus 1589 - 1626

Bartholomeus Willemsz. Dolendo's *De schipbreuk van Paulus* is a dramatic engraving depicting the shipwreck of the apostle Paul as described in the Book of Acts in the Bible. The engraving, made between 1589 and 1626, shows the ship being tossed about in a storm, while the figure of Paul, seated and calm, is surrounded by terrified and desperate men struggling to stay alive. The scene is rendered in meticulous detail, highlighting the powerful forces of nature and the fragility of human life. This artwork is a powerful example of the use of art to communicate religious narratives and to convey a sense of drama and human emotion.