Oorlogsschip Hercules loopt van stapel, 1782 1782

This 1782 etching by Johannes Schoenmakers depicts the launch of the Dutch warship "Hercules." The image shows the ship being released from the shipyard in Dordrecht, with a crowd of onlookers gathered along the shore. The artist, Schoenmakers, was known for his detailed illustrations of maritime scenes, and this piece reflects his meticulous style. The inscription at the bottom of the print provides information about the ship's construction and launch date, making this artwork a valuable historical document for understanding Dutch shipbuilding practices in the 18th century.