by Abraham Storck, circa 1670 This battle took place during the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1664–67). Storck combines various events from the action to emphasize the drama of the encounter. The masts, clouds and gunsmoke form an impenetrable haze. At the centre is the Zeven Provincien, flagship of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter. It bears a lion, [...]
The ‘Royal Prince’ and other Vessels at the Four Days Battle, 1–4 June 1666
Published in January 7th, 2009
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