De bevrijding van de gegijzelde Scheveningse vissers en de dwaasheid van admiraaal Sterrevelt, 1704 1704

This 1704 engraving by an unknown artist, titled "De bevrijding van de gegijzelde Scheveningse vissers en de dwaasheid van admiraal Sterrevelt," depicts a scene of a rescue. In the upper portion of the print, a view of the Dutch seaside town of Scheveningen with several ships at sea, is depicted, while the lower portion contains text that appears to be a poem in Dutch, celebrating a successful rescue of fishermen held hostage. The image and accompanying text commemorate a historical event with strong Dutch national pride, offering a glimpse into maritime life and the heroism of its people.