1796 Engraving of Henry Cornelius Vroom – Dutch Marine Painter by Barnett

An 18th-century engraved portrait of Henry Cornelius Vroom (c. 1566–1640), the pioneering Dutch marine painter credited with founding the genre of seascape art during the Dutch Golden Age. Published by C. Taylor in London on October 1, 1796, and engraved by Barnett, this historical print shows Vroom holding a scroll, likely referencing his maritime themes. A fine collector’s piece celebrating a master of naval and coastal painting.
Size 12x18 cm