The Explosion of the Spanish Flagship during the Battle of Gibraltar by Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen. A chaotic and dramatic naval battle scene featuring the fiery explosion of a central Spanish galleon surrounded by other warships and flying debris.

The Explosion of the Spanish Flagship during the Battle of Gibraltar

Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen

1621 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A powerful masterpiece of Dutch marine painting capturing the intense drama and fire of a 17th-century naval engagement.

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A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with rich warm-brown color — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Library · Study · Office
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Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Rich brown, Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted around 1621 by Cornelis Claesz van Wieringen, this work depicts the climactic explosion of the Spanish flagship during the 1607 Battle of Gibraltar. The painting masterfully balances the chaotic details of flying debris and billowing smoke with a sophisticated composition that highlights the sheer scale and violence of the maritime conflict.

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