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The End of the Naval Battle of Solebay, 7 June 1672
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The End of the Naval Battle of Solebay, 7 June 1672

Willem van de Velde (I) · 1673 · pen; brush; paper; ink; pencil

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

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The departure of the English, Dutch, Zeeland and French fleets after the battle at Solebay on 7 June 1672. In the background burns the 'Royal James' of Mountagu. Also: 'Royal Sovereign' of Jordan, 'Eendracht' of Van Nes, 'Charles' of Harman, 'St-Andrew' of Kempthorne, 'Zeven Provincieën' of De Ruyter, 'Olifant' of Sweers, 'Maagd van Dordrecht' of De Liefde, 'Dolfijn' of Van Ghent, 'Gouda' of De Haen, 'Wapen van Enkhuizen' of Vlugh and 'Pacificatie' of Schram.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
drawingsailing-ship, sailing-boatsea (seascape)battle (+ sailing-ships)navy (+ sailing-ships)Sole BayDerde Engelse Oorlog
Credit lineHet einde van de Zeeslag bij Solebay, 7 juni 1672. 1673. Willem van de Velde (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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