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Batalha Naval, by Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom, unspecified, 1700

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Batalha Naval is a 1700 unspecified by Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom, a Rococo painting work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?
Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom
When & what style?
1700 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of large ships on the water. They have tall sails and many flags. The ships are in the middle of the painting, with some smaller boats around them. The background is a gray sky with some mountains on the right side. The ships seem to be in a battle or a big event. There are many people on the ships, and some of them are holding weapons. The flags on the ships are different colors, which might mean they are from different countries. This painting reminds me of the work of Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom, who was known for his marine paintings.

About the artist

Portrait of Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom
Artist

Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom

Hendrik Cornelisz Vroom (c.1562 – February 4, 1640 (buried)) was a Dutch Golden Age painter credited with being the founder of Dutch marine art or seascape painting.

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