Bombardement van Algiers, 1816 1816

"Bombardement van Algiers, 1816" is a 1816 etching by Jan Anthonie Langendijk Dzn depicting the naval battle of Algiers in 1816. The scene portrays a panoramic view of the harbor with numerous ships under attack, some in flames. The battle was a collaborative effort by the British, Dutch and French navies to defeat the Barbary pirates, whose attacks on European ships were a constant threat in the early 19th century. The artist meticulously portrays the scene of chaos, showcasing the dramatic and intense nature of the historical event.