Schip van commandant Van Speijk ontploft 1831

"Schip van commandant Van Speijk ontploft" (The ship of Commander Van Speijk explodes) is a lithograph created in 1831 by Pieter le Comte, depicting the dramatic self-destruction of a Dutch warship during the Belgian Revolution. The scene portrays the vessel engulfed in flames and smoke as it sinks, capturing the intensity of the event. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a poignant reminder of a crucial moment in Dutch history and serves as a powerful visual narrative of courage and sacrifice.