Zeegezicht met schipbreuk bij storm 1717 - 1783

"Zeegezicht met schipbreuk bij storm" (Seascape with Shipwreck in a Storm), created by Jacques Philippe Le Bas between 1717 and 1783, depicts a dramatic scene of a ship foundering in a storm. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Le Bas’s mastery of detail, capturing the turbulent waves, billowing clouds, and the desperate figures struggling against the elements. The scene conveys the power of nature and the fragility of life at sea. The artwork is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch maritime art, known for its meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayal of storms at sea.