Aankomst van de Hollands-Engelse vloot met koning Karel III te Lissabon, 1704 1735

This 1735 engraving by Zacharias (II) Chatelain depicts the arrival of the Anglo-Dutch fleet carrying King Charles III of Spain into Lisbon, Portugal, in 1704. The detailed, bird's-eye perspective of the cityscape, with its numerous ships and flags, highlights the naval power of the Anglo-Dutch alliance during this period. Chatelain's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and movement, bringing the scene to life, while the inscription in the upper right corner provides historical context and adds to the artwork's informative quality. This piece is a valuable historical document for understanding the complex dynamics of the War of the Spanish Succession.