Gevecht met Spaanse schepen, bij dag, 1615 1617 - 1646

This anonymous etching, "Gevecht met Spaanse schepen, bij dag, 1615" (Battle with Spanish Ships by Day, 1615), from the Rijksmuseum, depicts a dramatic naval battle between Dutch and Spanish ships. The detailed rendering of the ships, including their sails and rigging, suggests a focus on maritime warfare and the Dutch Golden Age. The engraved lines create a sense of movement and tension, capturing the chaos of the battle.