The Cannon Shot

Willem van de Velde (II), c. 1680

A Dutch warship in a calm, with its sails loosed, fires a cannon shot. Two sloops float to either side of the man-of-war, and another Dutch ship with lowered sails can be seen in the distance.

Artwork typepainting
Object numberSK-C-244
Dimensionsheight 78.5 cm x width 67 cm x height 90.8 cm x width 80.5 cm x depth 7.5 cm
Physical characteristicsoil on canvas

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