De reis van Willem Ysbrantsz. Bontekoe naar Oost-Indie, 1619-1625 1625 - 1629

Salomon Savery's "De reis van Willem Ysbrantsz. Bontekoe naar Oost-Indie, 1619-1625" (1625-1629), housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a detailed, multi-panel engraving depicting the harrowing voyage of Willem Ysbrantsz Bontekoe to the East Indies between 1619 and 1625. Savery, a Dutch Baroque artist, meticulously crafted the scenes of Bontekoe's encounters with storms, pirates, and other perils, showcasing the dangers of 17th-century seafaring. The narrative unfolds through a series of vignettes, each accompanied by text explaining the events, offering a visual record of this adventurous journey, a testament to the hardships faced by Dutch explorers of the time.