Jan Wyck
, Dutch, 1644-1702
Title
The Battle of the BoyneDate1693
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions
223 x 386.5 cm
SignedJan Wyck, 1693
Credit LineBequeathed, Mr G. Jameson, 1936
Object numberNGI.988
ProvenancePortland Collection; bequeathed, George Jameson, 1936Exhibition HistoryCuimhneachan 1916. A Commemorative Exhibition of the Irish Rebellion 1916, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, 1966Label TextThis panoramic landscape painting depicts the battle between King William III and King James II which took place at Oldbridge, on the border of counties Meath and Louth on the 1 July 1690. The point of view is from the vantage point of the Williamites, who were based on high ground north of the River Boyne, looking southwards towards Donore Hill where James II and his troops were based. Although topographically accurate, there is no evidence that Wyck himself was present at the battle. The painting is probably based on drawings by Dutch artist Dirk Maes, who was an eyewitness.