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On a beach lie three dying or dead whales. More whales head through the waves to the shore. Men rush inland or observe. Sea village visible at right. Below is printed descriptive text indicating that this whale stranding occurred in November 1577. The word "Ter Heyden" appears at upper right corner.


whales
1577-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Wierix, Johan
ink; paperk mounted
17 3/4 in x 16 in; 9 in x 12 1/2 in; 14 in x 12 1/2 in
Belgium: Flanders