Gestrande walvis bij Wijk aan Zee, 1601 1917 - 1919

A.B. van Deinse's 1917-1919 etching "Gestrande walvis bij Wijk aan Zee, 1601" depicts a beached whale on a sandy beach. The scene is filled with a multitude of figures, likely townspeople, examining the enormous carcass. The artist uses detailed linework to capture the intricate details of the whale's anatomy and the expressions of the onlookers. The etching offers a glimpse into a historical event, highlighting the curiosity and wonder that a monumental occurrence like a beached whale would elicit.