Bombardement van Algiers, 1682 1837 - 1866

*Bombardement d'Alger pendant la nuit du 30 août 1681* is a black and white engraving by Antoine Alphée Piaud that depicts the bombardment of Algiers by French forces. The work is a historical depiction of the event, made between 1837 and 1866, and likely based on an older engraving. The engraving shows a night scene with ships firing cannons at the city, creating a dramatic and energetic portrayal of the historic event. The scene is illuminated by the flashes of the cannon fire, highlighting the violent nature of the bombardment, making this a powerful image for studying the history of 17th-century warfare.