Maerten Harpertsz Tromp Collection

Sea Fight Between the English and Dutch Off Ter Heyde, August, 1653, (1914). Creator
Sea Fight Between the English and Dutch Off Ter Heyde, August, 1653, (1914). The Battle of Terheide, depiction of a naval battle fought on 10 August 1653 between the English

Portrait of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp (1597-1653), after 1640. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt
Portrait of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp (1597-1653), after 1640

Maerten Harpertsz Tromp (1597-1653), Vice Admiral, 1640-1653. Creator: Jan Lievens
Maerten Harpertsz Tromp (1597-1653), Vice Admiral, 1640-1653

The Battle of Terheide, 1657. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of Terheide, 1657. Other Title(s): The Battle of Terheide, 10 August 1653: an episode from the First Anglo-Dutch War (1652-54)

The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Other Title(s): The Battle of the Downs against the Spanish Armada, 21 October 1639

The Battle of Terheide, 1653-1666. Creator: Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraten
The Battle of Terheide, 1653-1666. Other Title(s): The Battle of Terheide, 10 August 1653

Martin van Tromp. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Martin van Tromp

Maerten Harpertsz Tromp 1597-1653 Vice Admiral
Maerten Harpertsz Tromp (1597-1653), Vice Admiral, Portrait of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp, Lieutenant Admiral. Knee, standing with command staff in right hand

Portrait of Cornelia Teding van Berkhout, Wife of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp, Jan Lievens, 1640 - 1653

Portrait of Lieutenant-Admiral Maerten Harpertsz Tromp, Jan Lievens, 1640 - 1653

Portrait of Cornelia Teding van Berckhout, third Wife of Maerten Harpertsz. Tromp, copy after Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, 1648

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Maerten Harpertsz Tromp was a legendary Dutch naval officer known for his strategic brilliance and fearless leadership during the Golden Age of piracy. Born in 1598, Tromp rose through the ranks of the Dutch navy to become one of its most respected commanders. Tromp's career was marked by numerous victories against rival fleets, including the famous Battle of Scheveningen in 1653 where he defeated an English fleet despite being outnumbered. His tactical genius and bold decision-making earned him a reputation as one of the greatest naval commanders of his time. Despite his success on the high seas, Tromp faced political intrigue and power struggles within the Dutch Republic. He was eventually removed from command in 1654 but continued to serve his country until his death in 1653. Today, Maerten Harpertsz Tromp is remembered as a national hero in the Netherlands, with monuments and memorials dedicated to his legacy. His contributions to Dutch maritime history continue to inspire sailors and historians alike, showcasing his enduring impact on naval warfare.