Ontmoeting met een gestrand Portugees schip, 1601 1601 - 1646

"Ontmoeting met een gestrand Portugees schip, 1601" is an anonymous etching from the 17th century, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a Portuguese galleon, seemingly wrecked on a rocky shore. It captures the dramatic moment of the ship's encounter with the rocks, with the ocean waves crashing against the vessel. The image serves as a visual record of maritime history and the dangers of seafaring in the 17th century. The etching's intricate details and the dramatic composition create a sense of realism and immediacy, drawing the viewer into the scene.