Heemskerck's Victory Over the Spanish Fleet at Gibraltar

1634

Willem Basse

Associated Names
Willem Basse

Artist, Dutch, 1613 or 1614 - 1672

The image shows a maritime scene with several ships engaged in a naval battle on a turbulent sea. Waves crash with dynamic movement, and three large sailing ships with tall masts and detailed rigging are the focal point. In the distance, more ships are faintly visible on the horizon. A fortified tower emits smoke to the left. The sky is filled with swirling clouds, and the color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing detailed linework and textures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    David K. E. Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate (partially trimmed to plate mark): 12.4 x 15.6 cm (4 7/8 x 6 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 12.5 x 17.1 cm (4 15/16 x 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.70.16

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 64

  • Volume Title

    Der Zee-Vaert Lof (Praise of Sea-Faring)

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Van Hattum Collection; purchased 1989 by NGA library (transferred to permanent collection in 1994).

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Inscriptions

by later hand, center left verso in graphite: 16.-

Wikidata ID

Q75125741

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