Doortocht door de Schelfzee 1675

"Doortocht door de Schelfzee" (1675) by Cesare Fantetti (1660-1675) depicts a scene of chaos as a group of people flee from a surging sea. The scene is likely based on the biblical story of the Israelites escaping from Pharaoh's army. The dynamic composition, with figures scrambling for safety, creates a sense of urgency and desperation. The detailed etching technique captures the tumultuous waves and the frightened expressions of the figures, adding to the dramatic effect. This print, with its religious subject and powerful imagery, would have been intended for a devotional audience.