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The Battle of the Zuider Zee, 1573

Unknown

1663

unspecified

From the collection of Rijksmuseum

Baroque History Painting

Dominant colour

The Battle of the Zuider Zee, 1573 is a 1663 unspecified by Unknown, held at Rijksmuseum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1663
Where can I see it?: Rijksmuseum

About this work

You see a wild sea fight: dozens of wooden ships with billowing sails, cannons firing, and men climbing the rigging to board each other. This painting shows a real 1573 battle where Dutch rebels beat Spanish forces. The artist packed the frame with tiny details—flags, city crests, even the name of the Spanish flagship, *Inquisitie*, painted on its side. To see how other artists painted naval battles, visit the Rijksmuseum.