The Battle of the Downs against the Spanish Armada, 21 October 1639 — Willem van de Velde

Willem van de Velde. Painted 1659.

In 1639 the Spanish attempted to transport troops and supplies to Flanders with a large fleet. The Spanish armada was intercepted in the English Channel by Maerten Harpertsz Tromp, who commanded a much smaller force. His spectacular victory and his capture of the Santa Teresa – the large Spanish warship burning on the left – established the Dutch fleet’s formidable reputation.

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

ink, canvas · Original size: 190 × 124 cm

Print: 119 × 77.7 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/200108354. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.