Jan Bart verovert een Hollands fregat, 1678 1806

Yves Marie Le Gouaz's *Jan Bart verovert een Hollands fregat, 1678* depicts a naval battle scene from the 17th century. This engraving, created in 1806, shows Jean Bart aboard the ship Dauphin engaging a Dutch vessel in a fierce battle. The detail of the smoke billowing from the cannons and the dramatic sea scene evokes the intensity of the moment. This historical artwork provides insight into naval warfare during the Golden Age of Dutch maritime dominance, a subject that captivated the public imagination in the early 19th century.