Episode from the Four Days' Naval Battle (11-14 June 1666) — Attributed to Willem van de Velde

Attributed to Willem van de Velde. Painted in or after 1666 - in or before 1672.

Four Days Battle at Sea, June 1666, by Willem van de Velde I, c. 1673. The Dutch defeated the English in the Four Days Fight of 11 to 14 June 1666. This battle was a test for De Ruyter's newly equipped fleet. The Dutch ships are recognisable by the red, white and blue striped flags. Visible behind the English flagship, (centre) is the stern of the Royal Charles. This ship was captured a year later by the Dutch in the raid on Chatham.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 235 × 151 cm

Print: 119 × 76.5 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/20027312. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.