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Amidst the icy expanse of the Arctic, Willem Barents and his intrepid crew sailed on the ships "Mercury" and "Hoorn" in search of the elusive Northeast Passage in 1596

Rijp Collection: Ships of Willem Barents expedition to the Arctic, 1596

Ships of Willem Barents expedition to the Arctic, 1596. Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594, 1595 and 1596-1597 in search of a Northeast Passage to Asia

Larch Cones
VG-2808 Larch Cones larix decidua Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cattle - in snow
VG-2825 Cattle - in snow Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Cattle - in snow
VG-2827 Cattle - in snow Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Amidst the icy expanse of the Arctic, Willem Barents and his intrepid crew sailed on the ships "Mercury" and "Hoorn" in search of the elusive Northeast Passage in 1596. As they braved the frigid waters, they encountered a unique sight: larch trees, their cones clinging tightly to their branches, defying the winter's grasp. In the midst of this frozen landscape, a herd of cattle, bundled up against the cold, grazed on the meager grasses, their hooves sinking into the snow. A testament to the resilience of nature and man, this scene remains a hauntingly beautiful reminder of Barents' Arctic expedition.