Het zinkende schip Holland, 1781 1788

"Het zinkende schip Holland, 1781" is an etching by Reinier Vinkeles, created in 1788. The artwork depicts the sinking of the Dutch ship "Holland" during the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, a pivotal moment in Dutch naval history. Vinkeles, a renowned engraver, captured the drama of the event in intricate detail, showcasing the ship's distress with its sails billowing in the wind as it slowly sinks into the sea. This artwork is a powerful reminder of the risks associated with seafaring and serves as a testament to Vinkeles' mastery of the etching technique. The print is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.