Maarten Tromp Collection

Sea Fight Between the English and Dutch Off Ter Heyde, August, 1653, (1914). Creator
Sea Fight Between the English and Dutch Off Ter Heyde, August, 1653, (1914). The Battle of Terheide, depiction of a naval battle fought on 10 August 1653 between the English

Portrait of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp (1597-1653), after 1640. Creator: Workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt
Portrait of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp (1597-1653), after 1640

Maerten Harpertsz Tromp (1597-1653), Vice Admiral, 1640-1653. Creator: Jan Lievens
Maerten Harpertsz Tromp (1597-1653), Vice Admiral, 1640-1653

The Battle of Terheide, 1657. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of Terheide, 1657. Other Title(s): The Battle of Terheide, 10 August 1653: an episode from the First Anglo-Dutch War (1652-54)

The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Other Title(s): The Battle of the Downs against the Spanish Armada, 21 October 1639

The Battle of Terheide, 1653-1666. Creator: Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraten
The Battle of Terheide, 1653-1666. Other Title(s): The Battle of Terheide, 10 August 1653

Martin van Tromp. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Martin van Tromp

Battle of the Downs, 21st October 1639 (coloured engraving)
354831 Battle of the Downs, 21st October 1639 (coloured engraving) by Spanish School, (17th century); (add.info.: The forces of Admiral Antonio de Oquendo were defeated by the Dutch fleet of Admiral)

Death of Van Tromp, 10 August 1653, (c1880). Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (23 April 1598 - 10 August 1653) was an officer and later admiral in the Dutch navy

Battle of Scheveningen, c1653. Artist: Cornelis de Visscher
Battle of Scheveningen, c1653, (1924). The Battle of Scheveningen, the final naval battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War that took place on 31 July 1653. From Old Naval Prints, by Charles N

Battle in the Downs, c1639. Artist: Abraham de Verwer
Battle in the Downs, c1639. The naval Battle of the Downs took place off the coast of East Kent on 21 October 1639, during the Eighty Years War

Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), Dutch Admiral, 1653. Artist: Lievens, Jan (1607-1674)
Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), Dutch Admiral, 1653. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Portrait of Maarten Tromp

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Maarten Tromp was a Dutch naval officer and admiral who played a crucial role in the Dutch navy during the 17th century. Known for his strategic brilliance and fearless leadership, Tromp was instrumental in numerous naval battles against rival European powers. Born into a family of sailors, Maarten Tromp quickly rose through the ranks of the Dutch navy due to his exceptional skills and dedication to duty. He earned a reputation as a skilled tactician and commander, leading his fleet to victory in several key engagements. Tromp's most famous victory came at the Battle of Scheveningen in 1653, where he defeated an English fleet despite being outnumbered. This triumph solidified his status as one of the greatest admirals of his time and earned him widespread acclaim throughout Europe. Throughout his career, Maarten Tromp demonstrated unwavering loyalty to his country and king, always putting the interests of the Dutch Republic above all else. His legacy lives on as a symbol of courage, determination, and excellence in naval warfare. In recognition of his contributions to Dutch maritime history, Maarten Tromp is remembered as a national hero whose name will forever be synonymous with bravery and valor at sea.