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Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602
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Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602
3709931 Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys of the English Coast, 3 October 1602, 1617 (oil on canvas) by Vroom, Hendrick Cornelisz. (1566-1640); 118x151 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Battle of the Narrow Seas, Goodwin Sands or Dover Straits was a naval engagement during the Anglo-Spanish War of 1585-1604 and part of the Dutch Revolt. An English fleet attacked Spanish galleys all the way to the Spanish Netherlands, joined by a Dutch fleet under Jan Adriaanszoon Cant
The 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
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80 Years Dutch Golden Age Dutch Revolt Eighty Years Flagship Fleet Galleon Galleys Golden Age Marine Masts Naval Battle Philip Ii Protestant Rebellion Revolt Rigging Sailing Ships Sails Sea Battle War Of Independence Wars Warships William Of Orange
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This print captures a dramatic moment in history, showcasing the intense naval battle known as the Battle of the Narrow Seas. Painted by Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom in 1617, this oil on canvas artwork depicts Dutch ships ramming Spanish galleys off the English coast on 3 October 1602. The painting is rich in detail, with meticulously rendered ships and flags billowing in the wind. It transports viewers back to a time when religious tensions and political struggles were at their peak. The Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule under Catholic King Philip II was reaching its climax, with Protestant leader William of Orange leading an armed rebellion for independence. In this scene, an English fleet joins forces with a Dutch fleet led by Jan Adriaanszoon Cant to engage the Spanish galleys all the way to the Spanish Netherlands. The clash between these powerful maritime forces unfolds amidst turbulent waters and stormy skies. Vroom's masterful brushwork brings life to every element of this marine painting – from intricate rigging and masts to warships sailing into battle. The composition exudes energy and excitement, capturing both the chaos of warfare and the determination of those fighting for freedom. Displayed at Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, this artwork stands as a testament to not only historical events but also Vroom's skill as an artist during Holland's Golden Age. It serves as a reminder that art has always been intertwined with politics and can preserve significant moments for generations to come.
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