Bliksem slaat in op twee schepen tijdens een storm 1771 - 1772

This dramatic etching, created between 1771 and 1772 by Thomas Watson, depicts two ships caught in a violent storm. The ships are battered by waves, with lightning striking down from a dark sky. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of a rocky cliff with a tower in the background, adding a sense of danger and isolation. The artist skillfully conveys the chaotic and tempestuous nature of the storm, drawing the viewer into the heart of the action. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Watson's mastery of maritime art, his dramatic use of light and shadow, and the fascination with the power and unpredictability of nature in 18th-century art.