Het actiescheepje in zwaar weer, 1720 1697 - 1720

"Het actiescheepje in zwaar weer, 1720" (The Action Ship in Heavy Weather, 1720) is an etching by Pieter van den Berge, a Dutch artist known for his detailed maritime scenes. This artwork, created between 1697 and 1720, showcases a small ship braving turbulent waters. The image is framed by a poem in Dutch, offering a glimpse into the themes of heroism and resilience prevalent in the Dutch Golden Age. The etching, currently located in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of tension and drama on the open seas, a theme frequently explored by van den Berge in his art.