Terugkeer van de vloot onder bevel van Pieter van den Broeck, 1630 1632 - 1646

"Terugkeer van de vloot onder bevel van Pieter van den Broeck, 1630" is a detailed etching by Adriaen Matham that depicts the return of a fleet of Dutch ships under the command of Pieter van den Broecke in 1630. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Matham's skill in rendering the ships with a high level of accuracy and detail, emphasizing the importance of maritime trade and exploration in 17th-century Dutch society. The inscription at the top of the print provides information about the event, further enhancing the historical value of this artwork.