The Battle of the Boyne

Why it's great

In July 1690 the Protestant King William III defeated the Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland, ending James's hope of getting back his throne. Jan van Huchtenburgh painted this crowded battle in the 1690s.

🏛️ Part of history

The English Civil War (1642–1688) — In July 1690 the Protestant King William III defeated the Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland, ending James's hope of getting back his throne.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

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About the artist

Jan van Huchtenburgh

1646–1733 · born in Haarlem · died in Amsterdam

Jan van Huchtenburgh was a Dutch painter born in Haarlem in 1646. He specialized in battle scenes and made paintings for Prince Eugene of Savoy and King William III. He lived in Amsterdam and died there in 1733.