Stranding van de Britse Oost-Indiëvaarder 'Generaal Barker' bij Noordwijk, 1781 after 1781

This etching, created by Louis Bernard Coclers after 1781, depicts the stranding of the Dutch East India Company ship "Generaal Barker" near Noordwijk. The scene shows a group of people on shore, including the ship's crew, watching as the ship is beached. The etching captures the dramatic moment of the ship's stranding, as well as the anxiety and uncertainty of those on board. It is a powerful reminder of the dangers of sea travel in the 18th century.