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DiaporamaBurning of the English Fleet near Chatham (19-24 June 1667), Willem Schellinks, 1667 - 1678
1678
111.0 x 168.0 cm
Painting representing the attack of a Dutch squadron on the English fleet at anchor in the River Medway. The raid of Chatham was the conclusive episode in the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665-67). In 1858, Obreen attributed this painting to Willem van de Velde.2 Willem Schellinks (1627?-1678) made a number of paintings depicting the raid. In 1858, Obreen attributed this painting to Willem van de Velde.3
Willem Schellinks (1627 – 1678)
Willem Schellinks (1627-1678): Dutch landscape painter renowned for evocative winter scenes, Italianate views & dramatic naval battles like the raid on Chatham. Influenced by Asselyn.
About this artwork
- Title: Burning of the English Fleet near Chatham (19-24 June 1667), Willem Schellinks, 1667 - 1678
- Artist: Willem Schellinks
- Year: 1678
- Original dimensions: 111.0 x 168.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color intensity: Balanced
- Perceived brightness: balanced
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