Ataque de la flota holandesa s.XVI

Real de Las Palmas. 1599.

A hyper-realistic illustration of the Dutch fleet when 76 warships, the most powerful that had ever been seen on the coasts of the Canary Islands, with more than 12,000 pirates disembarked in the bay of the port of Las Isletas in what was intended to be the beginning of the invasion of Gran Canaria.. The scene is filled with large, elaborately detailed wooden sailing ships with intricate rigging and sails, many firing cannons towards the shore. Flames and smoke rise as the Spanish fort and town are under siege, with cannonballs crashing into fortifications and ships. The turbulent sea is depicted in dramatic detail, with crashing waves reflecting the stormy sky. The colors are vivid, emphasizing the fiery battle, with dark smoke and bright explosions. In the background, the coastline of Las Palmas is visible, with palm trees and colonial architecture under attack.

La Vega s.XVI

A week later, the most fearsome Dutch squadron had been defeated at the Battle of El Batán

An Impressionist painting depicting the Battle of Batan during the

Dutch attack on Las Palmas in 1599

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The scene shows Canarian fighters ambushing the Dutch forces from the rugged, narrow terrain of the mountains, filled with dense vegetation and steep barrancos. The Dutch soldiers are shown struggling through the difficult landscape, with a sense of confusion and retreat. The painting should use loose, visible brushstrokes, capturing the movement and chaos of the battle, with a focus on light and color over fine detail. The color palette should include natural earth tones, greens, and blues, with dappled sunlight filtering through the vegetation, creating a dynamic, atmospheric scene.

A Renaissance-style painting (Cinquecento) depicting the

Battle of El Batán

The scene shows Canarian fighters from the 16th century ambushing the Dutch forces from the mountains. The Canarian soldiers are portrayed in heroic and dynamic poses, emerging from the rugged terrain, using natural cover to attack. The Dutch forces are depicted retreating, with a sense of urgency and disorder. The landscape is detailed, with mountainous terrain and dense vegetation. The painting uses chiaroscuro to create a dramatic contrast between the shadows of the mountains and the light highlighting the soldiers. The color palette includes warm earth tones, with hints of green and blue, reflecting the natural environment and the intensity of the battle.