Artwork
The Battle of Terheide
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.
Artist & collection
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