Brandend schip bij de haven 1692 - 1742

"Brandend schip bij de haven" (Burning ship at the harbor), an etching by Elisha Kirkall (1682-1742), depicts a dramatic scene of a ship engulfed in flames. The artwork's composition uses light and shadow to emphasize the fiery spectacle, contrasting the dark night sky with the bright, burning hull. The detail of the smoke billowing from the ship adds to the sense of urgency and danger, drawing the viewer's attention to the event. The etching is a poignant reminder of the perils faced by sailors during this era and highlights Kirkall's mastery of this artistic technique.