Zeeslag bij Kamperduin (aanvang), 1797 1798

This engraving by Reinier Vinkeles, titled "Zeeslag bij Kamperduin (aanvang), 1797", depicts the beginning of the Battle of Camperdown, a pivotal naval engagement in the Napoleonic Wars. The Dutch fleet under Admiral de Winter, depicted at the left, faces the British fleet led by Admiral Duncan. Created in 1798, the artwork provides a historical snapshot of the dramatic confrontation. The detailed depiction of ships and the turbulent sea make this a valuable document of maritime warfare, capturing the crucial moments of the Battle of Camperdown.