"Nocturnal Sea Battle between Cornelis Tromp on the ""Gouden Leeuw"" and Sir Edward Spragg on the ""Royal Prince"" during the Battle at Kijkduin (Battle of Texel), 21 August 1673: episode from the Third Anglo-Dutch War" — Willem van de Velde

Willem van de Velde. Painted c. 1675.

This painting is traditionally called the Nocturnal Battle. However, the naval battle at Kijkduin, between Cornelis Tromp on the Gouden Leeuw and Sir Edward Spragg on the Royal Prince, actually took place in daylight hours on 21 August 1673. It looks like night only because the encounter is shown partially hidden behind clouds of smoke and gunpowder fumes. While the Dutch flagship is sinking at the right, Tromp battles on from a captured ship.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, 17th Century, Power at see.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 183 × 114 cm

Print: 119 × 74.1 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/200108357. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.