Stranded sperm whale on the beach in Noordwijk, 1614, Esaias van de Velde, 1645 Canvas Print

Stranded sperm whale on the beach in Noordwijk, 1614, Esaias van de Velde, 1645 Canvas Print

According to the caption on the cartouche, this sperm whale stranded on the beach of Noordwijk on 28 December 1614. The length of the animal counted 58 feet. Van de Velde documents the event with this print. He shows the workmen who deal with the big fish and the fashionable dressed spectators on the beach. The cartouche is flanked by two fishermen. In the background, the dunes of the coast are visible and ships on the sea.

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