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Portrait of the 'Beurs van Amsterdam'. Built in 1654 as an Indiaman. 52-guns. Taken into the States' service 1665. Returned to the Company 1666, c.1665 (offset)
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Portrait of the 'Beurs van Amsterdam'. Built in 1654 as an Indiaman. 52-guns. Taken into the States' service 1665. Returned to the Company 1666, c.1665 (offset)
7342045 Portrait of the 'Beurs van Amsterdam'. Built in 1654 as an Indiaman. 52-guns. Taken into the States' service 1665. Returned to the Company 1666, c.1665 (offset) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 40.2x32 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Willem van de Velde, the Younger
This depiction of the 'Beurs van Amsterdam' shows the vessel from the starboard broadside. There are drying sails and courses loosed. The ship's fore and main yards are lowered to half-mast and a driver is half hoisted. There is also a flag at the main. On the back is an enlarged drawing of the upper-works. There is in addition a fainter drawing from just before the starboard beam.
The offset is inscribed on the back, 'de beurs van amsterdam... [cut] / kompani van amsterdam' (the 'Beurs van Amsterdam' [belonging to the East India] company of Amsterdam).
The work is signed 'W.V.V.J' in the lower left-hand corner.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38341546
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This stunning portrait print captures the majestic 'Beurs van Amsterdam', a powerful Indiaman built in 1654 with an impressive armament of 52 guns. Originally serving the Dutch States in 1665, this ship was later returned to the East India Company in 1666.
Painted by Willem van de Velde, the Younger, this artwork showcases the 'Beurs van Amsterdam' from its starboard broadside, with sails and courses drying in the wind. The fore and main yards are lowered halfway, while a driver is being hoisted up. A flag proudly flies at the main mast, symbolizing strength and pride.
The intricate details of this piece include an enlarged drawing of the upper-works on the back of the print, as well as a fainter sketch from just before reaching the starboard beam. The inscription on the back reads 'de beurs van amsterdam... [cut] / kompani van amsterdam', linking this vessel to its origins with precision.
Signed by W.V.V.J in the lower left-hand corner, this artwork is not only a visual delight but also a historical treasure that transports us back to a time when ships like these ruled over vast oceans with grace and power.
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