# Allegory of the Flowering of the Dutch Fishery

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## Artwork

- Artist: [EVERSDIJCK, Willem](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/eversdijck-willem-rabdfbf40876bb1>)
- Date: 1651-1700
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 114 x 162 cm

## Commentary

Eversdijck painted an allegory of the flowering of the Dutch fishery after the second Anglo-Dutch War \(1665-67\) with Dutch admirals, among the Michiel de Ruyter, hauling in the full nets. Admiral De Ruyter was the commander of the Dutch fleet which prevented the combined Anglo-French fleet from invading. He and other admirals became the heroes of the people.

## Attribution

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