The Battle of Terheide

Jan Abrahamsz. Beerstraten, 1653 - 1666

Between 1652 and 1674, three naval wars were fought with England – the so-called Anglo-Dutch Wars. This painting represents the Battle of Terheide on 10 August 1653. In the centre is the largest vessel in the Dutch fleet, the Brederode, commanded by Admiral Maerten Harpertsz Tromp. It is firing its cannons at an English ship. The Dutch Republic lost the battle, and its commander Tromp, who was fatally wounded.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-22
  • Dimensionsheight 176 cm x width 281.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsoil on canvas

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Identification

  • Title(s)

    • The Battle of Terheide, 10 August 1653
    • The Battle of Terheide

  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-A-22

  • Description

    Zeeslag bij Terheide op 10 augustus 1653, tijdens de Eerste Engelse Oorlog. In het midden het gevecht tussen de 'Brederode', het vlaggenschip van Marten Harmensz. Tromp, en het Engels vlaggenschip 'Resolution' onder bevel van admiraal Monk.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    signature: ‘I. Beerstraaten.’

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Jan Abrahamsz. Beerstraten

  • Dating

    1653 - 1666

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    oil on canvas

  • Dimensions

    height 176 cm x width 281.5 cm

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  • Person

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  • Period

    1653-08-10

Acquisition and rights

Documentation

    • 'Vijanden en Oorlogen', in: 20 Eeuwen Nederland en de Nederlanders, Zwolle 1998, dl. 4, omslag, p. 81.
    • Documentatiemap: aantekeningen R. van Luttervelt (voor 1963).

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