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Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, Lieutenant-Admiral-General of the United Provinces (1607-1676), 1664 (oil on canvas)
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Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, Lieutenant-Admiral-General of the United Provinces (1607-1676), 1664 (oil on canvas)
7338044 Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, Lieutenant-Admiral-General of the United Provinces (1607-1676), 1664 (oil on canvas) by Berckman, Hendrick (1629-79); 106.7x76.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Hendrick Berckman
A three-quarter-length portrait to right in a black velvet coat with silver buttons. Over his coat he wears a wide, plain collar, a dark cloth baldric and a gold chain with a medallion of Louis XIV, which that king presented to him. He holds an ivory-topped cane in his left hand and in the right background, through an archway, is his flagship and other ships of the Dutch fleet. His arms are in the top left-hand corner. In this portrait, which is believed to have belonged to de Ruyter, he has been portrayed with the attributes of power and military success.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38286114
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This stunning portrait print captures the essence of Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, a legendary figure in Dutch naval history. Painted by artist Hendrick Berckman in 1664, this oil on canvas masterpiece showcases de Ruyter as Lieutenant-Admiral-General of the United Provinces, exuding power and military success.
Dressed in a black velvet coat with silver buttons and adorned with a gold chain featuring a medallion from Louis XIV, de Ruyter stands tall with an air of authority. In the background, his flagship and other ships of the Dutch fleet can be seen through an archway, emphasizing his role as a leader in maritime warfare.
The attention to detail in this portrait is impeccable - from the wide collar to the ivory-topped cane held delicately in his left hand. De Ruyter's arms are proudly displayed in the top left-hand corner, symbolizing strength and determination.
As one gazes upon this piece of art, they are transported back to the 17th century when naval battles were fought with valor and courage. The colors used by Berckman bring life to de Ruyter's image, making it seem as though he could step out of the frame at any moment.
This print is not just a representation of history; it is a tribute to one man's legacy that continues to inspire generations.
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