Schipbreuk van het oorlogsschip Huis in 't Bosch voor de kust van Marokko en de terugkeer van de bemanning uit slavernij, 1751-1753 1753 - 1754

This etching by Simon Fokke, titled "Schipbreuk van het oorlogsschip Huis in 't Bosch voor de kust van Marokko en de terugkeer van de bemanning uit slavernij, 1751-1753," depicts the dramatic shipwreck of the Dutch warship "Huis in 't Bosch" off the coast of Morocco in 1751, and the subsequent return of its crew from slavery. The artwork, which is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, offers a poignant glimpse into the perilous realities of maritime travel and the transatlantic slave trade during the 18th century. Fokke's meticulous detail brings the story to life, capturing the chaos of the shipwreck, the plight of the captured sailors, and their eventual liberation and return home.