A middle-high oblique view of a naval action, 18-21 September 1639, between the Dutch fleet, commanded by Admiral Martin Harpertszoon Tromp (23 April 1598-10 August 1653) and Admiral Witte Corneliszoon de With (28 March 1599-8 November 1658), and the Spanish, commanded by Antonio de Oquendo (October 1577-7 June 1640), resulting in a Dutch victory. Eighty Years War (1568-1648). Oriented with north-west to top (cardinal points).
<p>The reference letters on the view are explained in the accompanying letterpress text at RCIN 722141.b.
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George III catalogue entry: Naval Engagement A View of the Naval Engagement in the Downs between the Spanish Fleet commanded by Admiral de Oquendo and the Dutch Fleet commanded by Admiral M.H. Tromp in Sept.r 1639: by C. Dankersz and S.I. Bruch; with a Description, 1639. [The same entry appears under the heading Downs.]
<bdi><a href="https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18516477" class="extiw" title="d:Q18516477"><span title="Dutch printmaker and draughtsman">Cornelis Danckerts</span></a>
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