Zeeslag op de Gouwe, 1304 1818 - 1865

"Zeeslag op de Gouwe, 1304" is a print by Dutch artist Petrus Johannes Schotel depicting a naval battle that took place in 1304. This historically significant battle, known as the Battle of the Gouwe, was fought between the forces of Holland and those of the Bishop of Utrecht. The image depicts a scene of intense action, with ships engaged in close combat. The detailed depiction of the ships and the figures on deck, as well as the dramatic use of light and shadow, is characteristic of Schotel’s meticulous style. The print is held at the Rijksmuseum, a testament to its historical and artistic significance.