Bewoners van Sunda eilanden en zeeslag 1598

"Bewoners van Sunda eilanden en zeeslag" is an etching by the German artist Adam Elsheimer, completed in 1598. The print depicts four separate scenes related to the Sunda Islands and a naval battle. The upper half of the print shows people from the Sunda Islands and the lower half depicts a sea battle. Elsheimer, a master of chiaroscuro, used light and shadow to create a sense of depth and realism. The artwork showcases Elsheimer's early interest in depicting scenes from everyday life and exotic cultures.