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Stranded whale at Berckhey, 1598
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Stranded whale at Berckhey, 1598

Gilliam van der Gouwen · 1669 - 1713 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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On the beach of Berckhey, between Scheveningen and Katwijk, lies a large stranded whale. The whale stranded on February 2, 1598. In the foreground, some riders; behind the animal, people and wagons on the beach. Copy after the original by Jacob Matham. Subject categories within the Atlas Zeden en Gewoonten: Trade, industry and traffic, Fishing, Whale Fishery.

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printdeath of animaldead animal)beachKatwijk (Zuid-Holland)Scheveningen
Credit lineGestrande walvis bij Berckhey, 1598. 1669 - 1713. Gilliam van der Gouwen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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