Lazarille à son retour des Indes fait n'aufrage... 1712 - 1760

This etching by Pierre Aveline, titled "Lazarille à son retour des Indes fait naufrage...,", depicts a dramatic scene of a shipwreck. The image focuses on a lone figure clinging to a piece of wreckage amidst churning waves. The artist captures the intensity of the moment with detailed lines that convey the motion of the water and the desperation of the survivor. This print is likely an illustration for a novel or a popular tale, reflecting the widespread interest in adventure stories during the 18th century.