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Warfare Emperor Charles V against Tunis (1535): Taking La Goletta, by Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen, unspecified, 1539

Warfare Emperor Charles V against Tunis (1535): Taking La Goletta

Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen

1539

unspecified

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

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Overview

Warfare Emperor Charles V against Tunis (1535): Taking La Goletta is a 1539 unspecified by Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?
Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
When & what style?
1539
Where can I see it?
Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a naval battle scene, with a large ship in the foreground and smaller vessels in the background. The ship is adorned with red flags featuring a white cross, while the surrounding water is a light blue-green hue. In the foreground, a man is shown rowing a small boat, adding a sense of movement to the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of chaos and conflict, with the ships and flags creating a sense of tension. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen.

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Artist

Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen

Jan Cornelisz. Vermeyen, also known as Juan del Mayo (c. 1503 – 1559) was a Dutch painter, printmaker and tapestry designer. He is known for his portraits, history scenes and genre subjects. He worked in Mechelen and…

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