Schipbreuk van de Overhout, 1777 1783 - 1795

"Schipbreuk van de Overhout, 1777" is an etching by Reinier Vinkeles depicting the shipwreck of the Dutch merchant ship "Overhout" in 1777. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Vinkeles' skill in capturing the dramatic scene of the ship caught in a raging storm with its masts broken and waves crashing around it. The etching, executed in a detailed and realistic style, serves as a historical record of a maritime disaster and a testament to the power of nature.