Verovering van San Salvador in Brazilië door admiraal Jacob Willekes, 1624 1624

This anonymous etching, "Verovering van San Salvador in Brazilië door admiraal Jacob Willekes, 1624," depicts a scene of the Dutch conquest of the city of Salvador in Brazil during the 17th century. Created in 1624, the artwork shows a fleet of Dutch ships sailing towards the city, with a panoramic view of the fortifications and landscape in the background. The meticulous detail of the ships and the dramatic depiction of the event make this artwork a valuable historical document, showcasing the significance of the Dutch West India Company's colonial ambitions in the region.