Zeeslag bij Livorno tussen de Staatse vloot onder Van Galen en de Engelse vloot onder Appleton, 1653 1653

This anonymous 1653 etching depicts the naval battle between the Dutch fleet, led by Johan van Galen, and the English fleet under Admiral Appleton. The battle took place near Livorno, Italy and was part of the First Anglo-Dutch War. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows the Dutch fleet successfully repelling an English attack, a crucial victory for the Dutch during this conflict. The detailed depiction of the ships, including the numbered key identifying key figures and vessels, highlights the importance of this historical battle and emphasizes the technical skill required to create these prints.