Zeilschip lost een schot 1719

"Zeilschip lost een schot" (Sailing ship fires a shot) is an etching by Johann Jakob Vogel dating from 1719. The etching shows a large sailing ship firing a cannon, with smaller vessels in the foreground and background. The ship's sails are billowing in the wind, and the smoke from the cannon can be seen billowing in the air. The detail of the ship's rigging and the figures on board highlights Vogel's keen eye for observation, a characteristic present in other works by the artist. The composition is dynamic, with the ship in the center and the surrounding sea and sky providing context. Vogel's engraving serves as a fascinating glimpse into naval warfare and the details of ship design in the early 18th century.