Zeeslag bij Doggersbank, 5 augustus 1781 1797 - 1836

This engraving by Philippus Velijn depicts the naval battle between the Dutch and the English at Dogger Bank on August 5, 1781. Created between 1797 and 1836, the artwork shows several ships engaged in battle, with cannons firing and flags flying. Velijn's detailed portrayal of the ships and the scene of conflict captures the intensity of the historical event, making it a valuable historical document and a compelling example of 19th-century Dutch art. The engraving is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a renowned museum of Dutch art and history in Amsterdam.