Sloep van de VOC kamer van Amsterdam met een man aan het roer en een trompetter 1636 - 1687

This detailed pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Jacob Esselens depicts a sloep, a type of small boat, used by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The intricate depiction of the sloep’s interior, including the rowing benches and rigging, speaks to the artist’s interest in maritime detail. A trumpeter stands on the stern, adding a sense of movement and grandeur to the scene. The drawing, created between 1636 and 1687, serves as a valuable historical record of the VOC's ships and maritime practices during the Golden Age of Dutch exploration.