Zeegezicht met een fort op een rots 1624 - 1652

"Zeegezicht met een fort op een rots" (Seascape with a Fortress on a Rock), created by Bonaventura Peeters I between 1624 and 1652, is a detailed etching depicting a seascape with a fortress perched on a rocky outcrop. The etching is a prime example of the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with maritime subjects, highlighting the importance of seafaring in Dutch society. The depiction of a fortified location likely signifies the importance of coastal defense, reflecting the political climate of the time. The etching currently resides in the Rijksmuseum.