De Slag bij Solebay, 7 juni 1672, even na twee uur in de middag, gezien vanuit het noordwesten: linker deel 1673

"De Slag bij Solebay, 7 juni 1672, even na twee uur in de middag, gezien vanuit het noordwesten: linker deel" is a detailed pen and ink drawing by Willem van de Velde I depicting the naval battle of Solebay. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures a dramatic moment in the conflict between Dutch and English-French fleets. The drawing, created in 1673, showcases van de Velde's mastery of marine art, highlighting the chaos and intensity of naval warfare. The artist's meticulous attention to detail in the ships, sails, and the turbulent sea contributes to the realism and historical significance of this piece.