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The Raising of the Royal Charles
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The Raising of the Royal Charles

Jeronymus van Diest (II) · 1667 · canvas; oil paint (paint)

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

About this work

The Royal Charles was the most powerful warship in the English fleet. The Dutch captured the vessel during the raid on the naval base at Chatham in June 1667 and moved it to the Dutch port of Hellevoetsluis. The English ship's flag is lowered to signify its surrender. The ship's ornamentally carved counter is on display in this gallery.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
paintingRoyal Charles (schip)sailing-ship, sailing-boatnavybooty, spoilChathamHellevoetsluisRaid on the Medway
Credit lineHet opbrengen van de Royal Charles. 1667. Jeronymus van Diest (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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