Combat naval dans la rade de Fort Royal de la Martinique, 18 décembre 1779
Auguste-Louis de Rossel de Cercy
1800
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
Auguste-Louis de Rossel de Cercy
1800
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
This painting depicts a naval battle scene, with numerous ships and boats in the water. The ships have billowing sails, and some appear to be on fire or damaged. In the foreground, people are gathered on land, some of whom seem to be soldiers or sailors. The sky is cloudy and hazy, with a warm, golden light. In the distance, a large fortification can be seen, which may be Fort Royal de la Martinique. The painting appears to be a historical depiction of a specific event, although the exact details are not immediately clear. To learn more about this event, you might want to look up the Battle of Martinique.
