Zeeslag voor Duinkerken, 1639 1651 - 1652

This etching by Balthasar Florisz. van Berckenrode, dated 1651-1652, depicts the Battle of Dunkirk, a naval engagement that took place in 1639. The scene unfolds across two panels, with a detailed map of the coast and a panoramic view of the battle itself. The lower panel depicts the naval conflict, focusing on a large fleet of ships locked in combat. A key in the bottom right corner identifies the ships and admirals involved, providing historical context to the event. The work, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist’s skill in rendering a complex scene with detail and precision.