Vluchtende Franse schepen worden achtervolgd door het Engelse schip Zealous, 2 augustus 1798 1800 - 1812

This 1800 - 1812 etching by William Ellis depicts the Battle of the Nile, a decisive naval victory for the British over the French fleet on August 2, 1798, in Aboukir Bay, Egypt. The print shows fleeing French ships being pursued by the English ship "Zealous," emphasizing the British dominance in the battle. It highlights the importance of this historical event, a crucial moment in the Napoleonic Wars, and is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.