Ingang tot de haven van Duinkerke, ca. 1693-1694 1806

"Ingang tot de haven van Duinkerke" (Entrance to the harbor of Dunkirk), a 1806 etching by Yves Marie Le Gouaz, depicts the harbor of Dunkirk as it appeared in the time of Jean Bart, a famous French privateer of the 17th century. The artwork showcases a small boat with men aboard and a sail displaying a text about Jean Bart and his naval battles. The background features the harbor of Dunkirk, ships at sea and the distant town. The artwork serves as a historical record of the maritime life of Dunkirk and pays homage to a celebrated figure from its history.