A Japanese, Nagasaki-e, woodblock print depicting a Hollandsch Groot Schip (Large Dutch Ship)
15.5 x 43 cm
The two Dutch ships greet each other with gunfire. The characteristics of the ship, with special mention of red and white banners going up in one movement, are described in the text on the right
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