Aankomst van de graaf van Leicester te Vlissingen, 1585 1729 - 1766

This etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke depicts the arrival of the Earl of Leicester in Vlissingen, Netherlands in 1585. The print captures the scene of the Earl’s grand entrance, with a large crowd gathered along the shore, ships in the distance, and a bridge spanning the water. Fokke’s meticulous attention to detail brings the historical event to life. This print, created between 1729-1766, showcases the artist’s talent for capturing historical events, and is a testament to the influence of Dutch Golden Age art on later generations of artists.