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