Jan Bart verovert een Spaans schip met 350 soldaten aan boord, 1683 1806

This 1806 engraving by Yves Marie Le Gouaz, titled *Jan Bart verovert een Spaans schip met 350 soldaten aan boord*, depicts a naval battle. The scene shows a French ship, under the command of Jean Bart, firing on a Spanish warship. The French vessel is smaller, but its superior firepower is suggested by the smoke billowing from its cannons. This image reflects the historical context of the Franco-Spanish war, where the French navy proved itself more than capable of taking on Spain. This etching, part of a series of engravings depicting Jean Bart's victories, captures the grandeur and drama of sea battles, emphasizing French naval prowess. The image is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and measures 180mm by 220mm.