Downfall of the Spanish Armada; 1588 The Spanish war fleet of the Jaere MDLXXXVIII (title on object); Downfall of the Spanish Armada or Invincible Fleet; between 31 July and 12 August 1588. Battle between the Spanish and combined English and Dutch fleets in the Channel. In the foreground a large Spanish frigate is being shot at by a small Dutch ship with the banner of the city of Leiden; on the left a galley; battle (naval force); English Channel; Jan Luyken (mentioned on object); Amsterdam; 1679 - 1684; paper; etching; h 272 mm x w 351 mm