De twee schepen en een hemelverschijnsel, 1596 1598

"De twee schepen en een hemelverschijnsel" (Two Ships and a Celestial Phenomenon) is an anonymous woodcut from 1598, housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts two ships sailing on a choppy sea, with a mysterious celestial phenomenon in the sky. It likely represents a real event, perhaps an aurora borealis or other celestial event. This artwork is a fascinating example of early Dutch printmaking and offers a glimpse into the maritime culture and the fascination with the heavens during the Dutch Golden Age.