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The Battle of the Medway (or Battle of Chatham), c.1667 (oil on canvas)
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The Battle of the Medway (or Battle of Chatham), c.1667 (oil on canvas)
MMM5457999 The Battle of the Medway (or Battle of Chatham), c.1667 (oil on canvas); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The Battle of the Medway (or Battle of Chatham) (England) from 9 to 14 June 1667, during the Second Anglo-Dutch War (Anglo-Dutch) 1665-67, the Dutch, under the command of Lieutenant Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, launched a raid on the Thames and went up the river then the Medway River to Chatham, where they burned 3 merchant ships and 10 ships of the Royal Navy, then captured the Unity and the Royal Charles, the flagship and flagship of the English fleet. The painting depicts the triumphant return of the Dutch with their catches. This action, the worst English defeat, ended the conflict with the signing of the Treaty of Breda (31 July 1667). Oil on canvas, circa 1667, by Pieter van den Velde (1634-1687).); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38281678
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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The Battle of the Medway, captured in this stunning oil on canvas painting by Pieter van den Velde, is a powerful depiction of one of England's most devastating defeats. Taking place during the Second Anglo-Dutch War in 1667, this historic event saw the Dutch forces, led by Lieutenant Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, launch a daring raid on the Thames and Medway Rivers. The Dutch successfully burned merchant ships and Royal Navy vessels, including capturing two prized English ships - Unity and Royal Charles.
In this painting, we witness the triumphant return of the Dutch fleet with their spoils of war. The scene is filled with action and drama as ships sail triumphantly towards shore amidst billowing smoke and chaos. Van den Velde masterfully captures the intensity and gravity of this pivotal moment in history.
The Battle of Chatham marked a significant turning point in the conflict between England and Holland, ultimately leading to the signing of the Treaty of Breda later that year. This print serves as a poignant reminder of both the horrors and heroism that define moments of warfare throughout history.
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