Schipbreuk van de Coromandel 1676

"Schipbreuk van de Coromandel" (Shipwreck of the Coromandel), a 1676 etching by an anonymous artist, depicts a dramatic scene of a ship sinking in rough seas. The ship, named Coromandel, is seen tilting precariously to one side, its masts broken and its sails torn. People are seen scrambling for safety as they try to reach lifeboats and escape the sinking vessel. The etching portrays the chaos and desperation of a shipwreck, capturing the fear and struggle for survival in a moment of crisis. The small size of the etching, measuring just 174 mm in height and 150 mm in width, highlights the dramatic intensity of the event.