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Battle of Medway
Willem Schellinks, c. 1668
In June 1667 a battle fleet under the command of Michiel de Ruyter surprised the English anchored off Chatham. In the foreground Sheerness Fort can be seen going up in flames. A heavy barrier chain is strung midway across the River Medway, but in vain: columns of smoke rise from the various English ships torched by the Dutch upriver.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-C-1737
- Dimensionsheight 153 cm x width 209 cm x height 178 cm x width 235.5 cm x depth 17 cm
- Physical characteristicsoil on canvas