Hoekerschip Vrouw Machtelyna voor de haven van Curaçao, 1782 1782

"Hoekerschip Vrouw Machtelyna voor de haven van Curaçao, 1782," is a detailed black and white etching by Carel Frederik Bendorp depicting the Dutch warship, "Vrouw Machtelyna," sailing near the harbor of Curaçao in 1782. The etching, which is now located in the Rijksmuseum, provides a snapshot into maritime history and the Dutch presence in the Caribbean. The detailed depiction of the ship and the surrounding landscape demonstrates Bendorp's skill as a draughtsman and his attention to detail.