Slag bij Trafalgar met de dood van Horatio Nelson 1806

"Battle of Trafalgar with the Death of Horatio Nelson" (1806) by Robert Cooper is a dramatic print depicting the death of British admiral Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar. Created in the style of historical narrative art, the print shows Nelson being attended to by fellow sailors after sustaining a fatal gunshot wound. The print was made shortly after the battle, and its graphic realism captivated audiences with its depiction of this important historical event. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses this significant piece of British naval history.