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Ships after the Battle
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Ships after the Battle

Willem van de Velde (I) · 1630 - 1672 · canvas; ink

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

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Ships after a battle, by Willem van de Velde I, 1653. Battle-scarred Dutch ships have returned to harbour after an encounter with the English. Torn flags and broken masts bear witness to the engagement. The ship flying the striped flags with a cross in the corner is a captured enemy craft. As soon as they were repaired these vessels would be sent back into the fray.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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paintingpenschilderingsailing-ship, sailing-boatnavyHellevoetsluisEngelse Oorlogen
Credit lineShips after the Battle. 1630 - 1672. Willem van de Velde (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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