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Description: | This scene was painted as part of a series depicting the Dutch naval victory over the English, painted some years later. It was a popular subject, and several versions were painted by members of van der Velde's studio under his guidance. The painting shows the British and Dutch ships (recognisable from their flags and badges) engaging in fire. A pall of smoke from cannon fire hangs over the sea on the left. A lowering raincloud, painted in the top left, adds to the drama of the scene. | Subjects: | marine; history (Four Days' Battle) | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Velde, Willem van de, II (Dutch painter, 1633-1707) and studio Æ Attributed to | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8717... | Go to resource |
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