Allegory of the Victory of the Dutch over the Spanish Fleet at Gibraltar, 25 April 1607

Rijksmuseum

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European powers fought over maritime and commercial dominance around the early 1600s. In this painting, the struggle is represented by two men fighting for control of a golden stick. One man represents Spain, the other the Netherlands. England and Italy are among the unsettled onlookers.

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