De zeeslag bij Duins, 1639 1640 - 1674

This anonymous etching, “De zeeslag bij Duins, 1639”, depicts the naval battle of the Downs that took place off the English coast in 1639. The scene shows numerous ships engaged in combat with smoke billowing from the cannons. This historical print, made between 1640 and 1674, offers a glimpse into the Dutch Golden Age's maritime power and is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam. It is a valuable primary source for understanding Dutch naval history.