The Men-of-War 'Hollandia' (left) and 'Ridderschap' (right)imperilled during a Storm in the Strait of Gibraltar, 1-3 March 1694 — Ludolf Bakhuysen
Ludolf Bakhuysen. Painted c. 1695.
In early 1694 some 30 Dutch warships set sail for the Mediterranean. They were sent to protect a merchant fleet from French attacks. In the Straits of Gibraltar they ran into a heavy storm. Various ships sank or were seriously damaged, including the Hollandia, portrayed centre right in the painting.
From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 227 × 150 cm · Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt
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/20026546. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.