The 'Royal Prince' and Other Vessels at the Four Days' Flight, 1-4 June 1666 by Abraham Storck

The 'Royal Prince' and Other Vessels at the Four Days' Flight, 1-4 June 1666 by Abraham Storck, 1644-1708

© National Maritime Museum

Details

Medium:

Oil on canvas

Dimensions:

77 x 107 cm

Art Fund grant:

£800 ( Total: £800)

Acquired in:

1948

Vendor:

William M Sabin & Sons

In the centre is a stern view of De Ruyter's flagship the Zeven Provincien,and, on the right, the Royal Prince which ran ashore on the Galloper and was burnt on the third day. In the centre middle-distance is Prince Rupert's flagship, the Royal James, with her main topmast going by the board.