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Sperm whale washed ashore on the beach at Zandvoort
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Sperm whale washed ashore on the beach at Zandvoort

Leendert Overbeek · 1792 · etching; paper

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

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A common whale, washed ashore on the beach at Zandvoort, attracts much attention. Three men guard and examine it. Day-trippers come with carriages to see the animal. In the front left, women selling drinks and food.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printswimming mammals: whaleZandvoort
Credit lineVinvis aangespoeld op het strand bij Zandvoort. 1792. Leendert Overbeek. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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