Gedicht op de dood van Maarten Tromp, gesneuveld in de Zeeslag bij Terheide, 1653 1850 - 1863

"Gedicht op de dood van Maarten Tromp, gesneuveld in de Zeeslag bij Terheide, 1653," is a handwritten poem by Dutch artist Jeremias de Decker. The artwork is a poignant elegy, written in 1850-1863, that mourns the death of Admiral Maarten Tromp, who was killed in the Battle of Terheide in 1653. The poem, penned in Dutch, is a testament to Tromp’s bravery and the impact his death had on the Netherlands. The poem's expressive handwriting and melancholic tone make it a powerful and deeply personal tribute to a fallen hero. This piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artistic and historical context of 17th-century Dutch society.