The Naval Battle against the Spanish near Dunkirk, 18 February 1639 — Willem van de Velde
Willem van de Velde. Painted 1659.
In 1639 Maerten Harpertsz Tromp prevented the Spanish fleet from leaving the harbour at Dunkirk with a blockade of twelve ships. Van de Velde has depicted most of the Dutch vessels with their prows pointing towards the enemy armada. With a remarkable eye for detail, he rendered in pen the ships’ counters or transoms – the stern carvings from which the individual vessels can be identified.
From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, Main building, Power at see.
canvas, ink · Original size: 185 × 123 cm
Print: 119 × 79.1 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/200108749. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.