Doggersbanklint after 1781

This is an embroidered linen 'Doggersbanklint', made by an anonymous artist. These cloths were made to commemorate historical events, in this case the Battle of Dogger Bank. The scene depicts the Dutch fleet in combat with the British fleet, and includes a figure blowing a horn next to the Dutch flag. The Dutch-English naval battles of the 17th and 18th centuries were more than just clashes of military power; they were struggles over trade routes, colonial dominance, and national identity. For the Dutch, success in naval battles was tied to their sense of self as a seafaring, trading nation. This commemorative cloth embodies the Dutch Republic's maritime history and the human stories embedded within its conflicts at sea. What emotions do these embroidered images evoke? Does it inspire national pride, or does it provoke deeper reflections on the cost of conflict and the complexities of national identity?