Dutch Fleet Collection

Flagship Eendracht and a Fleet of Dutch Men-of-war, c. 1670. Artist: Bakhuizen, Ludolf (1630-1708)
Flagship Eendracht and a Fleet of Dutch Men-of-war, c. 1670. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Dutch fleet returning after the Four Days' Battle (line etching)
1579703 The Dutch fleet returning after the Four Days' Battle (line etching); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Dutch fleet returning after the Four Days' Battle)

The Dutch in the Medway, illustration from A History of England by C. R. L
STC373478 The Dutch in the Medway, illustration from A History of England by C.R.L. Fletcher and Rudyard Kipling, 1911 (colour litho) by Ford

Defeat of the Dutch Fleet by Admiral Blake
LLM456009 Defeat of the Dutch Fleet by Admiral Blake by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defeat of the Dutch Fleet by Admiral Blake)

Sir Edwd Spragge forcing the Dutch Fleet from the Mouth of the Thames, July 23, 1667 (engraving)
727112 Sir Edwd Spragge forcing the Dutch Fleet from the Mouth of the Thames, July 23, 1667 (engraving) by English School

Defeat of the Dutch Fleet, 3 June 1665 (engraving)
727110 Defeat of the Dutch Fleet, 3 June 1665 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defeat of the Dutch Fleet, 3 June 1665)

The Defeat of Dutch Fleet by Admiral Duncan off Camperdown (engraving)
5220805 The Defeat of Dutch Fleet by Admiral Duncan off Camperdown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Defeat of the Dutch Fleet by Admiral Blake (engraving)
665160 Defeat of the Dutch Fleet by Admiral Blake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defeat of the Dutch Fleet by Admiral Blake)

Dutch Fleet in the Medway: Burning of Sheerness (engraving)
665300 Dutch Fleet in the Medway: Burning of Sheerness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Old Englands Worthies (Sangster, c 1860)

Robert Holmes setting the Dutch Fleet on fire at Terschelling (engraving)
1577461 Robert Holmes setting the Dutch Fleet on fire at Terschelling (engraving) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); (add.info)

Dutch Ships near the Coast, early 1650s (oil on panel)
3428137 Dutch Ships near the Coast, early 1650s (oil on panel) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 59.4x83.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

The Battle of Haarlemmermeer on May 26, 1573, 1620s. Artist: Eertvelt, Andries van (1590-1652)
The Battle of Haarlemmermeer on May 26, 1573, 1620s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

An English Vessel and Dutch Ships Becalmed, c. 1660. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
An English Vessel and Dutch Ships Becalmed, c. 1660. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A Dutch Yacht saluting, 1661. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
A Dutch Yacht saluting, 1661. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A Dutch Ship coming to Anchor, 1657. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
A Dutch Ship coming to Anchor, 1657. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A Dutch Ship, a Yacht and Smaller Vessels in a Breeze, c. 1660. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
A Dutch Ship, a Yacht and Smaller Vessels in a Breeze, c. 1660. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A Dutch Ship and Other Small Vessels in a Strong Breeze, 1658. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
A Dutch Ship and Other Small Vessels in a Strong Breeze, 1658. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Two Small Vessels and a Dutch Man-of-War in a Breeze, c. 1660. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
Two Small Vessels and a Dutch Man-of-War in a Breeze, c. 1660. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Dutch Men-of-war and Small Vessels in a Fresh Breeze off Enkhuizen, 1683. Artist: Bakhuizen, Ludolf (1630-1708)
Dutch Men-of-war and Small Vessels in a Fresh Breeze off Enkhuizen, 1683. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Dutch Men-of-war entering a Mediterranean Port, 1681. Artist: Bakhuizen, Ludolf (1630-1708)
Dutch Men-of-war entering a Mediterranean Port, 1681. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Ships lying off Flushing, 1869. Artist: Clays, Paul Jean (1819-1900)
Ships lying off Flushing, 1869. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A Dutch Man-of-war and Various Vessels in a Breeze, c. 1640. Artist: Vlieger, Simon de (1601-1653)
A Dutch Man-of-war and Various Vessels in a Breeze, c. 1640. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Dutch Fleet Navy Malaga Spain 1784 Celebrating
The Dutch Fleet off Malaga, Spain in 1784, to celebrate the birthday of Charles III/Carlos III, King of Spain. The Dutch ships fire a salute. From a print by Antonio Suntach

Battle Medway Attack Chatham Tour 1667 Dutch fleet
Battle of Medway, Attack on Chatham, Tour to Chatham, 1667: the Dutch fleet in the mouth of the Medway, Raid on the Medway, Chatham, Sheerness, Medway, Michiel Adriaansz de Ruyter, Cornelis de Witt

View Batavia mountain range Salak Pangerango
View of Batavia, View of Batavia with the mountain range of the Salak, Pangerango and Gede. Seen from the water, with ships from the Dutch fleet on the road, Batavia, Hendrick Jacobsz

Bombardment Palembang Sumatra 24 June 1821 shooting
The Bombardment of Palembang, Sumatra, 24 June 1821, The shooting of Palembang on Sumatra on 24 June 1821 by the Dutch fleet

The Dutch War in Sumatra: Bombardment of Acheen by the Dutch Fleet, 1873

Tsar Peter I (1672-1725) visiting England in January 1698 (oil on canvas)
BAL209476 Tsar Peter I (1672-1725) visiting England in January 1698 (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); Central Naval Museum, St

Bombardment of Palembang, Sumatra, by the Dutch Fleet, 24 June 1821, Indonesia, Martinus Schouman, 1821 - 1848

View of the city Bantam, Pieter Serwouters, Dirck Pietersz. Voscuyl, 1614 - 1622

The Dutch War in Sumatra: Bombardment of Acheen by the Dutch Fleet, 1873

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"The Dutch Fleet: A Legacy of Triumphs and Defeats" The Dutch fleet, a formidable force on the high seas, has left an indelible mark in history. From its flagship Eendracht to a fleet of powerful men-of-war, this naval power commanded attention and respect during the 17th century. In Ludolf Bakhuizen's captivating artwork from c. 1670, we catch a glimpse of the grandeur and might of the Dutch fleet. The painting showcases their pride and strength as they sail through turbulent waters. However, not all tales were ones of victory for the Dutch fleet. In C. R. L's illustration from "A History of England, " we witness their defeat in the Medway. It serves as a reminder that even mighty fleets can face setbacks. Admiral Blake emerges as a prominent figure in multiple engravings depicting triumph over the Dutch fleet. His strategic brilliance led to victories such as forcing them from the mouth of Thames and defeating them off Camperdown. But it was not only Admiral Blake who achieved remarkable feats against this maritime powerhouse. Sir Edwd Spragge played his part by pushing back the Dutch fleet from English shores in July 1667. The engraving capturing Robert Holmes setting fire to the Dutch fleet at Terschelling is another testament to English prowess on sea battles during this era. It symbolizes their determination to protect their interests at any cost. Yet amidst these clashes between nations lie moments frozen in time where both sides find themselves becalmed near each other's ships. Willem van de Velde captures one such serene moment between an English vessel and dutch ships around 1660 – showcasing that even rivals can experience tranquility together. Looking further into history, Andries van Eertvelt's painting depicts The Battle of Haarlemmermeer on May 26, 1573 - illustrating how conflicts with neighboring countries have long been a part of the Dutch fleet's narrative.