Document: Dutch Warship (Nauis Bellica Hollandica) Wenceslaus Hollar Bohemian 1647

Holding Institution
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Document ID
MET-25.83.6
Description

Etching of Dutch Warship (Nauis Bellica Hollandica) from the Series/Portfolio: Navium Variæ Figuræ et Formæ (Dutch Ships): Twelve plates by Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London),  1647

Document Date
1647-00-00

Met Museum Dutch Warship 1647

Translation
Translation

Dutch warships were impressive, and the 'state of the art' technology in their time.    Much more maneuverable than existing ships like the Spanish galleon, they made the Dutch formidable opponents on the high seas.

References

Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Object Number: 25.83.6

Document Location
Document Finding Aid or Collection
MET - Paintings, Drawings, Objects
Link
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/361532