The Explosion of Gunboat No. 2, Led by Jan van Speyk, Near Antwerp, February 5, 1831 Paper:Matte The artwork is meticulously planned

The artwork is meticulously planned and scaled to French feet

a balustrade is depicted

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and Spinola

poised above the shimmering water

The Explosion of Gunboat No. 2, Led by Jan van Speyk, Near Antwerp, February 5, 1831 Paper:Matte The artwork is meticulously plannedThe Explosion of Gunboat nr 2, under Command of Jan van Speyk, off Antwerp, 5 February 1831, 1832 Martinus Schouman This dramatic artwork captures the moment of the explosion of Gunboat No. 2 on the Scheldt River near Antwerp, commanded by Jan van Speyk on February 5, 1831. The cityscape of Antwerp forms a haunting backdrop to this powerful scene. Copyright: Public domain