Dekzicht van een Oost-Indiëvaarder met stuurman aan het roer 1779 - 1787

This watercolor painting by Dutch artist Jan Brandes, titled "Dekzicht van een Oost-Indiëvaarder met stuurman aan het roer," depicts the deck of a Dutch East Indiaman ship. The artwork was created between 1779 and 1787, during the Golden Age of Dutch trade. Brandes captured a glimpse of the bustling activity on the deck, with the ship's helmsman at the wheel, and other sailors attending to their duties. This detailed depiction highlights the importance of maritime trade in the Dutch economy and the lives of sailors in the 18th century.