Haardplaat met de verovering van de Zilvervloot after 1630

This cast-iron fireback, created after 1630 by an unknown artist, depicts the capture of the Spanish Silver Fleet in 1628. The scene unfolds at the Bay of Matanzas, Cuba, and features numerous ships, including the Spanish galleon "San Diego" in the center. The fireback also includes the portraits of two important figures, likely Pieter Hein and Admiral Johan van der Does, the heroes of the battle. This impressive piece of artwork is a reminder of the Dutch maritime power and its significant victory over the Spanish fleet. This artwork is a valuable historical artifact, displaying not only the skill of its creator but also the pride the Dutch held in their naval exploits.