VROOM, Hendrick Cornelisz.
(b. 1566, Haarlem, d. 1640, Haarlem)

Dutch Ships Ramming Spanish Galleys off the Flemish Coast in October 1602 (detail)

1617
Oil on canvas
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

An imposing Dutch ship under full sail, proudly flying the Dutch tricolour and the flag of the States-General, runs down two Spanish galley.

The painting is signed and dated top centre on the flag: Vroom 1617.