The Battle of Texel, 11-21 August 1673
Willem van de Velde II
- Art Funded
- 1952
- Dimensions
- 150 x 290 cm
- Vendor
- Leggatt's
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'.
Provenance
Meynell-Ingram, Temple Newsam; Rt Hon the Earl of Halifax, KG; Hickleton Hall, Doncaster