Warships in a Heavy Storm, Ludolf Bakhuizen, circa 1695

In early 1694 some 30 dutch warships set sail for the mediterranean. They were sent to protect a merchant fleet from french attacks. In the straits of gibraltar they ran into a heavy storm. Various ships sank or were seriously damaged, including the hollandia, portrayed centre right in the painting. Object Type: painting. Genre: marine art. Date: circa 1695. Dimensions: height: 150 cm (59 in) ; width: 227 cm (89.3 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Rijksmuseum. Ships in Distress in a Raging Storm c1690 Ludolf Backhuysen