Gevecht tussen de admiraalsschepen Aemelia van Tromp en de Santa Teresa van De Oquendo tijdens de slag bij Duins, 1639 1642 - 1665

This anonymous etching depicts the famous battle of the Downs, a naval engagement between the Dutch and Spanish fleets in 1639. The artwork, dated 1642-1665, focuses on the duel between the flagship of the Dutch admiral Maarten Tromp, the ‘Aemelia’, and the Spanish admiral’s flagship, ‘Santa Teresa’. It showcases the dramatic intensity of the battle, capturing the smoke billowing from the cannons and the turbulent seas surrounding the ships. The etching’s detailed depiction provides a valuable insight into the historical event and the art of maritime warfare in the 17th century.