The Battle of Texel, 11-21 August 1673

Willem van de Velde II (1633 - 1707)

National Maritime Museum

1687

The battle of Texel was fought on 11 August 1673, the last great battle against the Dutch in the 17th century. Considered the finest sea-piece by Van de Velde; it shows the battle between the 'Gouden Leeuw' and the 'Royal Prince'.

• Medium: oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 150 x 290 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £2500 ( Total: £3,500)
• ArtFunded in: 1952
• Vendor: Leggatt's

Provenance

Meynell-Ingram, Temple Newsam; Rt Hon the Earl of Halifax, KG; Hickleton Hall, Doncaster

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