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Stranded whale at Berckhey, 1598
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
February 2, 1598. On the beach of Berckhey, between Scheveningen and Katwijk, a large stranded whale lies. In the foreground, some riders; behind the animal, people and wagons on the beach. Copy after the original by Jacob Matham.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineGestrande walvis bij Berckhey, 1598. 1679 - 1681. Gilliam van der Gouwen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
