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Whale stranded between Zandvoort and Wijk aan Zee, 1762
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Whale stranded between Zandvoort and Wijk aan Zee, 1762

Cornelis van Noorde · 1762 · etching; paper

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

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The body of a sperm whale washed ashore on 20 February 1762 on the beach between Zandvoort and Wijk aan Zee, here as drawn a day later on 21 February. With many visitors. At the bottom a cartouche with the animal seen from behind.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printdeath of animaldead animal)ZandvoortWijk aan Zee
Credit lineWalvis gestrand tussen Zandvoort en Wijk aan Zee, 1762. 1762. Cornelis van Noorde. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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