Porcelain painter: Jacques Swebach.
This image is based on an 18th-century engraving titled “Haven van Harlingen, van de Zuiderzee te zien” (Harbour of Harlingen, seen from the Zuiderzee) created by printmaker Matthias de Sallieth (1749–1791), a prolific engraver active in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Original Artist: Dirk de Jong (active c. 1779–1786), who provided the drawings for a series of Dutch harbor views.
The scene depicts the harbor of Harlingen, a historic port city in the province of Friesland, Netherlands, as it appeared around 1781. This specific view was part of a larger collection of harbor prints published in Amsterdam between 1779 and 1786.The engraving captures the intricate maritime life of the era, featuring The Harbor Wall – prominent wooden pier (paalwerk) that protected the inner harbor. Also shown traditional Dutch sailing ships navigating the wavy waters of the Zuiderzee, and key architectural landmarks of Harlingen in the background.