Attack on San Salvador by Andries van Eertvelt. A complex naval battle scene with numerous sailing ships firing cannons in a harbor beneath a fortified hill-top town.

Attack on San Salvador

Andries van Eertvelt

1624 · Oil Paint, Panel

A dramatic 17th-century maritime battle scene by Andries van Eertvelt, capturing the intensity of naval warfare.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

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Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Warm beige

About the piece

Created around 1624 by the Flemish master Andries van Eertvelt, this oil painting depicts the strategic naval assault on San Salvador. The work showcases meticulous detail in the rigging of the galleons and the billowing smoke of the engagement, all set against a luminous, atmospheric sky and a rugged coastline.

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