Ships after the Battle

Willem van de Velde (I) (mentioned on object), 1630 - 1672

Ships after a battle, by Willem van de Velde I, 1653. Battle-scarred Dutch ships have returned to harbour after an encounter with the English. Torn flags and broken masts bear witness to the engagement. The ship flying the striped flags with a cross in the corner is a captured enemy craft. As soon as they were repaired these vessels would be sent back into the fray.

Artwork typepainting, penschildering
Object numberSK-A-3117
Dimensionsheight 84.1 cm x thickness 3.5 cm, width 114.5 cm, depth 8.7 cm
Physical characteristicsinkt op doek

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