Zeeslag 1674 - 1676

Herman Padtbrugge’s etching *Zeeslag* depicts a naval battle between Dutch and French ships. Created between 1674 and 1676, the print shows a dense composition of ships with billowing sails, suggestive of the action and movement of the battle. The detailed rendering of the ships and the realistic portrayal of the sea, creates a sense of realism and immediacy. Padtbrugge’s work is a significant example of 17th-century Dutch printmaking, capturing the historical significance of maritime battles and their impact on the Dutch Republic.