The gouden leeuw at the battle of texel. It was a naval battle near den helder between a dutch and a franco-english fleet on august 11, 1673. It was the last major battle of the third anglo-dutch war. The gouden leeuw (golden lion) was the flagship of lieutenant admiral cornelis tromp. Painting made by willem van de velde (ii), 1687. Date: 1687.
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