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Stranded whale on the beach at Callantsoog, 4 October 1641
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Stranded whale on the beach at Callantsoog, 4 October 1641

anonymous · 1641 · etching; paper

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

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A stranded whale (potvis) on the beach at Callantsoog, 4 October 1641. With a rope, the length of the animal is being measured, with several onlookers on and around the animal.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printdeath of animaldead animal)Callantsoog
Credit lineGestrande potvis op het strand bij Callantsoog, 4 oktober 1641. 1641. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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