Burning of the English Fleet near Chatham (19-24 June 1667) — Willem Schellinks

Willem Schellinks. Painted 1667 - 1678.

The river Medway during the Dutch attack on the English fleet, 1667, by Willem Schellinks. England's principal naval base was at Chatham on the river Medway. After reducing the fort at Sheerness, the Dutch ships sailed upstream and reached Chatham on 22 June 1667. Below left is Fort Sheerness, held by a Dutch garrison. Despite the ring of submerged ships, whose masts are visible above the water, the Dutch managed to penetrate the defences. In the distance, to the left in the background, is London. To the right in the background is Rochester.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 168 × 111 cm

Print: 119 × 78.6 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20027349. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.