De grote zeeslag bij Duins (plaat 1), 1639 1640 - 1643

Claes Jansz. Visscher's "De grote zeeslag bij Duins (plaat 1)" is a detailed engraving, dated 1640-1643, that depicts the order of battle of the Spanish and Dutch fleets during the Battle of the Downs. This historical event, a pivotal moment in the Eighty Years' War, occurred in 1639 near the English coast. The engraving shows the positioning of ships, capturing the tense atmosphere of the impending conflict. Visscher, a Dutch cartographer and engraver, masterfully combined artistic skill with historical accuracy, making this work a valuable resource for understanding naval warfare in the 17th century.