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

Gilliam van der Gouwen · 1679 - 1681 · engraving; paper

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

About this work

2 February 1598. On the beach of Berckhey, between Scheveningen and Katwijk lies a large stranded whale. In the foreground some riders, behind the animal people and carriages on the beach. Copy after the original by Jacob Matham.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineGestrande walvis bij Berckhey, 1598. 1679 - 1681. Gilliam van der Gouwen. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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