Zeeslag voor Gibraltar, 1607 1836 - 1838

"Zeeslag voor Gibraltar, 1607" is an etching created by Dutch artist Willem van Senus between 1836 and 1838. This work depicts the Battle of Gibraltar, a naval engagement that occurred in 1607 between the Dutch and Spanish fleets. The etching shows the chaos of the battle, with ships ablaze and sailors engaged in fierce combat. Van Senus's detailed depiction of the ships, their rigging, and the fighting men captures the excitement and violence of the battle. This piece, now held by the Rijksmuseum, is a significant example of 19th-century Dutch historical etching.