The Battle of Terheide by Willem van de Velde I

The Battle of Terheide 1657

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Willem van de Velde I, a Dutch Golden Age painter, created "The Battle of Terheide" in 1657. This large-scale drawing depicts a naval battle, showcasing Van de Velde I's mastery of depicting the details of ships and the drama of naval warfare. The painting is a testament to the Dutch Republic's powerful navy and its involvement in the First Anglo-Dutch War. The scene, captured in meticulous detail, features a vast fleet of ships, some of which are engaged in battle, while others are in the midst of the smoke and chaos of the battle. Currently on display at the Rijksmuseum, the artwork is an important example of Dutch maritime art, showcasing the nation's naval prowess and its role in global trade.

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To commemorate the Dutch naval commander Maerten Harpertsz Tromp, his family commissioned a series of pen paintings of Tromp’s best-known battles from Willem van de Velde. The artist used pen and ink on canvas for these works, which resemble meticulous, accurate engravings. Van de Velde witnessed the Battle of Terheide in 1653. He used the sketches that he produced on board as studies for this pen painting.