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Warships in a Heavy Storm
Ludolf Bakhuysen (1631–1708), oil on canvas, c. 1695
In early 1694 some 30 Dutch warships set sail for the Mediterranean. They were sent to protect a merchant fleet from French attacks. In the Straits of Gibraltar they ran into a heavy storm. Various ships sank or were seriously damaged, including the Hollandia, portrayed centre right in the painting.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-A-4856
- Dimensionsdepth 9 cm, height 150 cm x width 227 cm
- Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek