Artwork

Allegory of the Dutch victory over the Spanish fleet at Gibraltar, 25 April 1607

Allegory of the Dutch victory over the Spanish fleet at Gibraltar, 25 April 1607 is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Adam Willaerts. It dates from 1615 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Allegory of the Dutch victory over the Spanish fleet at Gibraltar, 25 April 1607 is a work by Adam Willaerts.

Allegory of the Dutch victory over the Spanish fleet at Gibraltar, 25 April 1607 is a work by Adam Willaerts. He painted it in 1615 using oil paint.

The piece is an oil painting on panel. It tells a historic naval triumph and is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection. The museum displays it among other Dutch maritime scenes, showing the era’s interest in sea battles.

If you’re curious about more Dutch naval art, check out the Rijksmuseum.

Overview

Allegory of the Dutch victory over the Spanish fleet at Gibraltar, 25 April 1607 is an oil painting on panel created by Adam Willaerts in 1615.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a historic naval battle, allegorizing the Dutch triumph over the Spanish fleet at Gibraltar on 25 April 1607, symbolizing the era's significant maritime conflicts.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint on a panel, the work showcases Willaerts' skill in capturing a complex naval scene, characteristic of Dutch maritime art.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, where it is displayed alongside other Dutch maritime scenes, highlighting the period's fascination with sea battles.