Figuren in een sloep bij een brandend schip 1824

"Het Turksch Admiraalschip in Brand" (The Turkish Flagship on Fire), an 1824 etching by Philippus Velijn, depicts a dramatic scene of a burning ship. The detailed etching captures the chaos of the moment, with smoke billowing from the ship's burning hull and figures frantically attempting to escape in small boats. Velijn’s print, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into 19th-century maritime history and the devastating impact of fire at sea. This small-scale work, measuring just 113 mm by 86 mm, is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the intensity of a historical event.