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The destruction of the Spanish galleys off the Flemish coast, 1602
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The destruction of the Spanish galleys off the Flemish coast, 1602

Jan Luyken · 1679 - 1681 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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The destruction of the Spanish galleys in the Channel off the Flemish coast by the States fleet under Vice-Admiral Jacob van Duivenvoorde, Lord of Obdam, 3 October 1602. The naval battle observed by spectators from the coast.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineDe vernietiging van de Spaanse galeien voor de Vlaamse kust, 1602. 1679 - 1681. Jan Luyken. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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