Ribbon of the Action off Dogger Bank c. 1781

This long silk ribbon, created by an unknown artist around 1781, depicts the "Action off Dogger Bank" a naval battle fought between the British and Dutch fleets. It features a repeating image of a ship flying the Dutch flag. The ribbon, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the popularity of patriotic imagery during this era, serving as a visual reminder of a significant moment in Dutch history.