Schepen getoond aan de koning door de Franse provincies 1761 - 1762

This etching by Benoit Louis Prevost, titled "Schepen getoond aan de koning door de Franse provincies," depicts a scene of ships being presented to the king by the French provinces. Completed in 1761-1762, the work showcases the artistic style of the 18th century with its detailed rendering of the ships and the surrounding landscape. The scene is dominated by a large ship in the foreground, with smaller ships and figures scattered across the composition. The etching was likely intended as a celebration of the French monarchy and the power of the nation, and is a fine example of the artistic currents of the Rococo era.