Spotprent op het nemen van de zilvervloot bij Vigo, 1702 1702

"Spotprent op het nemen van de zilvervloot bij Vigo, 1702" is an etching created by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe in 1702. The print depicts the capture of the Spanish treasure fleet by the Anglo-Dutch forces at Vigo Bay in 1702. De Hooghe’s print showcases a chaotic scene in which figures representing the Spanish are depicted being chased through the water by Dutch and English soldiers. The print is a powerful propaganda tool that highlights the Dutch involvement in the War of the Spanish Succession. The etching is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.