De oorloghs vloot der Amboinesen
Coenraet Decker
1676
Medium
etching
Dimensions
126; 176
About this artwork
plaatrand: hoogte 126 mm x breedte 176 mm
Art Historical Context
**De oorloghs vloot der Amboinesen** (The War Fleet of theonese), an etching by Dutch artist Coenraet Decker from 1676, captures dramatic naval scene from the height of the Dutch Golden Age. Measuring just 126 mm high by 176 mm wide, this print exemplifies Decker's skill as a prolific etcher and engraver, for his detailed landscapes, city views, and exotic subjects inspired by global trade and exploration. Created during Amsterdam's booming printmaking era, etchings like this were affordable ways to disseminate images of distant events to a curious European public. The title refers to the war...