Zeeslag voor een kust 1621 - 1693

"Zeeslag voor een kust" (Seascape with a Coast) is a pen and ink drawing by Willem van de Velde the Elder, a Dutch master of marine art. Created between 1621 and 1693, the work captures a fleet of ships battling off a distant coastline. Van de Velde's meticulous detail and realistic portrayal of the scene highlight the importance of maritime trade and naval power in 17th-century Dutch society. The artist's signature, "W.v.d.Velde," appears on the lower left corner, adding authenticity to the work. This drawing is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a testament to the Dutch Golden Age's cultural legacy.