Schipbreuk bij een rotsachtige kust Possibly 1782 - 1787

"Schipbreuk bij een rotsachtige kust" (Shipwreck on a Rocky Coast) is an etching by Daniel Lerpinière, a Dutch artist known for his maritime and coastal landscapes. Created sometime between 1782 and 1787, the artwork depicts a dramatic scene of a ship breaking apart amidst a violent storm. The crashing waves and stormy sky evoke a sense of danger and awe, while the figures clinging to the rocky shore suggest the desperate struggle for survival. The inclusion of a lighthouse adds a symbolic element to the composition, highlighting the vulnerability of human endeavor against the forces of nature. The etching's meticulous detail and powerful composition make it a compelling example of 18th-century Dutch art.