Jan Bart verovert een Hollands fregat bij Texel, 1675 1806

This 1806 engraving by Yves Marie Le Gouaz depicts a historical naval battle. The print, titled "Jan Bart verovert een Hollands fregat bij Texel, 1675" (Jan Bart conquers a Dutch frigate near Texel, 1675), portrays the dramatic moment when Jean Bart, a renowned French privateer, captured a Dutch frigate off the coast of Texel. Le Gouaz's meticulous rendering captures the intensity of the battle, with smoke billowing from the cannons and the ships engaged in close combat. The image serves as a visual testament to the maritime history of the Netherlands and France, highlighting the daring exploits of privateers during the 17th century.