Dutch Ships in the Roads of Texel; in the middle the 'Gouden Leeuw', the Flagship of Cornelis Tromp, 1671 Ludolf Bakhuysen
This captivating painting, crafted in 1671, portrays Dutch ships anchored at the Texel Roads. At the center stage is the 'Golden Lion,' the flagship of Cornelis Tromp. However, in the year this artwork was created, it was not Tromp but Willem Joseph van Ghent who commanded the 'Golden Lion'. The scene also captures the embarking of marine soldiers, adding a dynamic element to the tranquil maritime backdrop.
