Schip op zee 1681

"Schip op zee" (Ship at Sea), created in 1681 by Johann Eckhard Löffler (1630-1670), is a small etching depicting a ship sailing on the open sea. The ship is framed by an elaborate cartouche adorned with cherubs and floral motifs. This etching is a prime example of Baroque ornament, utilizing ornate details and a sense of movement and dynamism to create a visually engaging and intricate design. The Latin inscription "Vis non visa movet" (The unseen moves), adds a layer of symbolism to the image, perhaps hinting at the powerful forces at work in the natural world or the unseen dangers of the sea.