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Three historical figures before a naval battle
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Three historical figures before a naval battle

Simon Fokke · 1722 - 1784 · etching; paper

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

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Before a sea battle the admirals George Anson, Louis Boizot and Francis Drake are in conversation. Above this an angel blows the trumpet and holds a laurel wreath in his hand. In the foreground a winged and laurel-wreathed angel holds a curtain aside. Below the image a text with the date December 1763.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printboekillustratieGeorge AnsonLouis BoizotFrancis Drake (1540-1596)
Credit lineDrie historische figuren voor een zeeslag. 1722 - 1784. Simon Fokke. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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