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The Explosion of the Spanish Flagship during the Battle of Gibraltar, c
1765821 The Explosion of the Spanish Flagship during the Battle of Gibraltar, c.1621 (oil on canvas) by Wieringen, Cornelis Claesz van (c.1580-1633); 136.8A--187 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: On 25 April 1607, during the Eighty Years War, thirty Dutch ships took the Spanish fleet by surprise in the Bay of Gibraltar. The Spanish vessels, which posed a threat to Dutch trade, were destroyed. It was the first major Dutch victory at sea. The painter represented this victory in triumphant style, with the Spanish flagship exploding and dozens of crewmembers flying up into the air.
Eighty Years War was an armed revolt under the leadership of Protestant William of Orange when the Dutch struggled to gain independence from Spanish rule under the Catholic Philip II.
); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22868360
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20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Bring history to life with the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring the explosive moment from the Battle of Gibraltar. This stunning artwork, "The Explosion of the Spanish Flagship," by Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen, captures the intensity and drama of the 1621 battle. With vibrant colors and intricate details, this oil on canvas masterpiece is sure to make a bold statement in any room. Experience the thrill of the past with our premium canvas prints, expertly printed on high-quality material for a museum-grade finish.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Explosion of the Spanish Flagship - Triumph and Defiance in the Eighty Years War
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. This print captures a pivotal moment during the Battle of Gibraltar in 1607, a significant event in the Eighty Years War. Painted by Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen, this masterpiece showcases the first major Dutch victory at sea against Spanish rule. In this triumphant scene, thirty Dutch ships surprise their Spanish counterparts in the Bay of Gibraltar. The threat to Dutch trade posed by these Spanish vessels is swiftly neutralized as chaos erupts on canvas. The centerpiece is the exploding flagship, engulfed in flames and billowing smoke. Dozens of crewmembers are dramatically flung into mid-air, symbolizing both triumph and defiance. The painting not only commemorates an important military victory but also represents a larger struggle for independence from Catholic Spain under Philip II's rule. Led by Protestant William of Orange, known as "the Silent" the Dutch fought tirelessly for their freedom throughout this revolt. Van Wieringen's attention to detail brings this historical moment to life—the intricate rigging on warships, fluttering flags representing opposing religious beliefs, and even tiny rescue boats dotting the turbulent waters below. As we gaze upon this powerful image today, we are reminded of both the courage displayed by those who fought for liberty and our own enduring quest for freedom.
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