Amerikaanse kaper Cunningham neemt een Engels schip, 1777 1786

"Amerikanische kaper Cunningham neemt een Engels schip, 1777" is an etching by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles, depicting the capture of an English ship by the American privateer Cunningham in 1777. Vinkeles, known for his maritime prints, captures the drama of the scene in detail, highlighting the ships' sails and the choppy seas. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the American Revolutionary War and the role of privateers in naval warfare. The scene is set against a backdrop of billowing clouds, adding depth and atmospheric perspective to the composition.