Verovering van een Hollandse oorlogsschip door Franse galeien bij Oostende, 1702 1755 - 1811

This print, "Verovering van een Hollandse oorlogsschip door Franse galeien bij Oostende, 1702", created by François Jacques Dequevauviller between 1755 and 1811, depicts a dramatic naval battle. The scene portrays the capture of a Dutch warship by French galleys near Ostend in 1702. The artist skillfully uses detail and perspective to showcase the intensity of the conflict, capturing the smoke and chaos of the battle. This print is a valuable historical document that provides insight into naval warfare during the early 18th century.