Zeegevecht tussen Hollanders en Fransen op de Noordzee (plaat 11), 1694 1694

Adriaen Schoonebeek's 1694 etching "Zeegevecht tussen Hollanders en Fransen op de Noordzee (plaat 11)" depicts a naval battle between Dutch and French ships. This detailed print is a visual representation of the strategic maneuvers and the tactical positions of the ships during the conflict. The use of lettering and numbered ships indicates the specific identities of each vessel, highlighting the meticulous record-keeping of such historical maritime battles. This artwork is a testament to the Dutch Golden Age's interest in both naval power and artistic representation of significant events.