Zeeslag bij Doggersbank, 1781 1781 - 1783

This etching by Dutch artist Mathias de Sallieth depicts a naval battle, "Zeeslag bij Doggersbank, 1781," which took place in the North Sea off the coast of England. The scene is dominated by a chaotic cluster of ships engaged in fierce combat. The artist captures the intensity of the moment through detailed renderings of the ships' rigging, cannons, and smoke billowing from the guns. The composition focuses on the action, emphasizing the drama and danger of naval warfare during this period. This piece, now located in the Rijksmuseum, is an important example of Dutch 18th-century maritime art.