Circle of Ludolf Bakhuysen (1631-1708)
Circle of Ludolf Bakhuysen (1631-1708)

Dutch Men-of-War pursuing a British Man-of-War, a town burning beyond, possibly the Dutch raid on Chatham in 1667

Details
Circle of Ludolf Bakhuysen (1631-1708)
Dutch Men-of-War pursuing a British Man-of-War, a town burning beyond, possibly the Dutch raid on Chatham in 1667
bears signature 'LBAKHUYSEN'
oil on canvas
47.1/8 x 69.3/8in. (119.7 x 176.2cm.)
Provenance
Anon. Sale, Christie's, London, March 24, 1961, lot 142 (190gns.).
Sale room notice
The following lot is now being sold not subject to reserve.

Lot Essay

A painting of the Dutch raid on Chatham (June 12-3, 1667), attributed to Bakhuysen in a sale of 1778, is recorded by C. Hofstede de Groot, A Catalogue Rainsonn, etc. VII, 1923, p. 217, no. 19.