Beached Sperm Whale at Noordwijk, 28 December 1614
The whale pictured here was washed ashore following a storm along the coast of Holland in late December 1614. It had already been dead for several weeks. A man perched on top of the whale takes its measurements, which are given in the margin below. This print is a second version of an etching by Esaias van de Velde, a testament to the popularity and fascination with this event, which was depicted in print and painting several times.
Artwork Details
- Title: Beached Sperm Whale at Noordwijk, 28 December 1614
- Artist: After Esaias van de Velde (Dutch, Amsterdam 1587–1630 The Hague)
- Artist: ? Claes Jansz. Visscher (Dutch, Amsterdam 1586–1652 Amsterdam)
- Publisher: Published by Claes Jansz. Visscher (Dutch, Amsterdam 1586–1652 Amsterdam)
- Date: ca. 1614
- Medium: Etching
- Dimensions: sheet: 6 3/4 x 12 1/4 in. (17.1 x 31.1 cm)
- Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1982
- Object Number: 1982.1074
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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