Getuigen van een schipbreuk 1498 - 1532

"Getuigen van een schipbreuk" (Witnesses of a Shipwreck) is a 16th-century engraving by Marco Dente, depicting the aftermath of a maritime disaster. The artwork shows a group of figures huddled together on a rocky shore, looking out at a partially submerged ship in the turbulent waters. The scene is characterized by a sense of desperation and fear, with the figures' expressions reflecting their profound loss. The engraving, executed in fine detail, showcases Dente's mastery of the medium, capturing the dramatic tension of the moment. It is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.