Artist: Martinus Schouman
Artwork: The Explosion of the Cannon Boat No. 2 Under the Command of Jan van Speijk, 5 February 1831
Description: The painting depicts the explosion of the Dutch warship ‘Zr. Ms. Kanonneerboot No. 2’, under the command of Jan van Speijk, on 5 February 1831. The ship was sunk by its crew to prevent it from being captured by the Belgians during the Belgian Revolution.
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