Who painted The Battle of Terheide?

The Battle of Terheide was painted by Unknown in 1657.

Where can I see The Battle of Terheide?

The Battle of Terheide is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is The Battle of Terheide?

The Battle of Terheide is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The Battle of Terheide

Unknown , 1657

The Battle of Terheide is a drawing by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1657 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

The Battle of Terheide is a pen and ink on canvas drawing depicting a 17th-century naval engagement, created by Willem van de Velde at the behest of the Tromp family to honor Admiral Maerten Harpertsz Tromp.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing commemorates a pivotal event in Tromp's career, preserving the historical significance of the battle through Van de Velde's firsthand, eyewitness account.

Technique & Style

Van de Velde employed meticulous pen and ink techniques on canvas, yielding a detailed, engraving-like quality, with evidence of hatching suggesting depth and texture.

History & Provenance

Commissioned by Tromp's family, the work was based on sketches Van de Velde made during the 1653 battle, serving as a study for the final piece.