Nederlandse oorlogsschepen vergaan tussen 10-15 mei 1940 c. 1945 - 1960

This detailed pen-and-ink drawing by J. Verhoeven, titled "Nederlandse oorlogsschepen vergaan tussen 10-15 mei 1940," commemorates the sinking of Dutch warships during the German invasion of the Netherlands in 1940. The artwork features various ships, including the "Jan van Gent" and the "De Ruyter," rendered in realistic detail, with the ships' names clearly labeled. It is a poignant reminder of a tragic event in Dutch naval history, now housed in the Rijksmuseum.