Matthaus Merian began publishing the ‘Theatrum Europaeum’ in 1633, it was not finished until 1738 by which time 21 volumes had been issued including some 20,000 pages of text, 720 maps, plans, views and other engravings and nearly 700 portraits. This superb birds-eye view depicts the naval battle between the Swedish and Danish navies fought on 1-2 July 1677 known as the Battle of Koge Bay. It formed part of the Scanian War. The battle was won by Admiral Niels Juel and is considered the finest victory in Danish history.