Jacht op walrussen, 1594 1598

"Jacht op walrussen" is an anonymous engraving from 1598, depicting a scene of walrus hunting in the Arctic. The artwork shows a group of men on a small boat and on an ice floe, wielding spears and clubs as they hunt walruses. Two sailing ships can be seen in the background, highlighting the importance of maritime expeditions in the 16th century. This engraving is a fascinating glimpse into the history of whaling and exploration in the Arctic, and the challenges faced by those who ventured into these remote and dangerous waters.