Overrompelen van de boot van Jan van Speijk, 1831 1831

"Overrompelen van de boot van Jan van Speijk, 1831" is a lithograph by Gijsbertus Craeyvanger, depicting a dramatic moment from the Siege of Antwerp in 1831. The scene portrays the Dutch ship of Jan van Speijk being overtaken by Belgian forces. Created in 1831, the lithograph captures the tension and chaos of the naval battle, with swirling waves, a distant cityscape, and a group of rowers battling against the current. This artwork is now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offering viewers a glimpse into a pivotal event in Dutch history.