Overwinning op de Portugese vloot voor Bantam (middenblad), 1601 1603 - 1610

This anonymous engraving, “Overwinning op de Portugese vloot voor Bantam (middenblad),” depicts a naval battle between the Dutch and Portuguese fleets in 1601. The artwork captures the intensity of the engagement with detailed depictions of ships, cannons, and the turbulent sea. This scene, part of a larger multi-panel series, provides a glimpse into the maritime power struggles of the early 17th century and the Dutch ambitions in the East Indies.