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Two depictions of a whale stranded between Zandvoort and Wijk aan Zee, 1762
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Two depictions of a whale stranded between Zandvoort and Wijk aan Zee, 1762

Vincent Jansz. van der Vinne · 1762 · etching; paper

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

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Sheet with two representations of the body of a sperm whale washed ashore on the beach between Zandvoort and Wijk aan Zee, 20 February 1762. Above the whale seen towards the sea, below towards the dunes. With several visitors.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printdeath of animaldead animal)ZandvoortWijk aan Zee
Credit lineTwee voorstellingen van een walvis gestrand tussen Zandvoort en Wijk aan Zee, 1762. 1762. Vincent Jansz. van der Vinne. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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