A famous painting depicting the Battle of the Boyne has been bought by a
Belfast art gallery.
The Emer Gallery purchased the Jan Wyck oil painting from Whyte's Irish art
sale at the Royal Dublin Society earlier this week.
Wyck's painting had been expected to fetch around £11,000, but it eventually
sold for £68,600 to the Antrim Road gallery.
The canvas is entitled 'The Battle of the Boyne, prior to the death of the
Duke of Schomberg before William III, 1690'.
It depicts the Duke of Schomberg in his armour and long blonde wig pointing
towards the Boyne, urging King William on his white horse to advance.
Schomberg died shortly afterwards when he was surrounded by Jacobite
soldiers at the Boyne.
Dutch artist Jan Wyck is credited with being at the battle due to the
accuracy and detail of his paintings.
He lived between 1640 and 1702, and is known to have painted at least four
depictions of the Battle of the Boyne which are on display at the National
Gallery of Ireland and the National Army Museum in London.
Michael Flanagan of the Emer Gallery said: "The historical significance
of this painting cannot be over-estimated.
"The painter, Jan Wyck, from the Dutch Baroque era, was most likely at
the battle, and his paintings are famous for their detail and accuracy in
recording the events of that famous day.
"This painting is a living part of our heritage and I am pleased that
it will be staying in Ireland.
"We expect significant interest in this painting from a number of
quarters including private and public institutions," he added.
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