Zeeslag bij Lowestoft op 13 juni 1665 1665

Willem van de Velde the Elder's "Zeeslag bij Lowestoft op 13 juni 1665" is a 1665 pen-and-ink and wash drawing depicting the naval Battle of Lowestoft. The artist, known for his detailed marine paintings, captures the intensity of the battle with a dynamic composition of ships engulfed in smoke. The drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Van de Velde's mastery of capturing the sea and the grandeur of 17th-century naval warfare. This drawing offers a glimpse into the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with maritime scenes.