English Warship Firing a Salute
1690
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1690
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a tall warship with three masts, its cannons blazing against a cloudy sky. The waves are choppy, and tiny figures scurry on deck. This painting was likely made by Dutch artists who moved to England to work for the king. They painted ships like this to show off England’s naval power. The detail in the rigging and waves makes the scene feel real. If you like this, look up the subject: netherlands.
