Tegen de kust verongelukt zeilschip 1844

Egidius Linnig's 1844 etching, *Tegen de kust verongelukt zeilschip*, portrays a ship in distress off the coast. The dramatic scene captures a ship caught in a storm, the waves crashing around it. The artist's detailed rendering of the ship and the turbulent sea, using the technique of etching, highlights the vulnerability of sailors at sea. Linnig was a skilled artist who specialized in maritime subjects, this work exemplifies his ability to capture the power and beauty of the ocean. *Tegen de kust verongelukt zeilschip* is a powerful reminder of the dangers of the sea.