De Amerikaanse kaperkapitein Cunningham valt in Het Kanaal een Engels schip aan, 2 mei 1777 1777 - 1801

This drawing by Jacobus Buys depicts a dramatic naval battle, "De Amerikaanse kaperkapitein Cunningham valt in Het Kanaal een Engels schip aan", which occurred on May 2nd, 1777. This artwork captures the tension and excitement of the American Revolution at sea, a time of fierce rivalry between the British and American navies. The detail of the ships and the choppy waves of the English Channel creates a sense of immediacy and realism, immersing the viewer in the scene. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.