9281 Johannes Meertens (Active c. 1690–1720) – The View of Oostburg (Netherlands) – Engraving (c. 1700)

This detailed topographical print presents a busy harbor scene titled 't Gesigt van Oostburg (The View of Oostburg, Netherlands). The scene is dominated by a bustling waterfront, with numerous ships docked in the harbor and a variety of figures engaged in commerce and daily life along the quay. In the background, the dense architecture of the city, including a prominent church spire, defines the urban skyline.Johannes Meertens was a Dutch engraver and publisher active around the turn of the 18th century. He is known for documenting the cities, topographical views, and historical subjects of the Netherlands, particularly in the province of Zeeland, often through collaborations such as his work on the Nieuwe Cronyk van Zeeland. His prints serve as valuable historical records of Dutch urban and maritime life.