The Battle of Terheide, Jan Abrahamsz. Beerstraten, 1653 - 1666

The Battle of Terheide, Jan Abrahamsz. Beerstraten, 1653 - 1666

oil on canvas, h 176cm × w 281.5cm More details

Between 1652 and 1674, three naval wars were fought with England – the so-called Anglo-Dutch Wars. This painting represents the Battle of Terheide on 10 August 1653. In the centre is the largest vessel in the Dutch fleet, the Brederode, commanded by Admiral Maerten Harpertsz Tromp. It is firing its cannons at an English ship. The Dutch Republic lost the battle, and its commander Tromp, who was fatally wounded.

On display in room 2.15

Color code: #ADA57F Color code: #918257 Color code: #6C654A Color code: #2E281A Color code: #CDC7A3 Color code: #664127
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