De Ruyter Collection

Ruyter, (1607-1676), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Ruyter, (1607-1676), 1830. Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676) Dutch admiral during the Anglo-Dutch Wars, folk hero known for his part in the Raid on the Medway

The Dutch in the Medway: De Ruyters Attack on Upnor Castle, 1667, (1890). Creator: Unknown
The Dutch in the Medway: De Ruyters Attack on Upnor Castle, 1667, (1890). Dutch Raid on the Medway during the Second Anglo-Dutch War in June 1667

The St George. (chromolitho)
727739 The St George. (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The St George. Cigarette card issued by Players. Very early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

De Ruyter on the Medway (engraving)
671371 De Ruyter on the Medway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: De Ruyter on the Medway. Illustration for The Sea by F Whymper (Cassell, c 1890)

The Dutch in the Medway: De Ruyters attack on Upnor castle (engraving)
653937 The Dutch in the Medway: De Ruyters attack on Upnor castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dutch in the Medway)

Admiral de Ruyter 1607-1676. - Gemalde von F. Bol, 1934
Admiral de Ruyter 1607-1676. 1934. Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676), Dutch Admiral. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte. [Ecktein-Halpaus, Dresden, 1934]

The Battle of the Texel, c1700. Artist: Bastiaen Stopendael
The Battle of the Texel, c1700. The naval Battle of Texel took place on 21 August 1673 between the Dutch and the combined English and French fleets

Battle of the Texel, c1675. Artist: Romeyn de Hooghe
Battle of the Texel, c1675. The naval Battle of Texel took place on 21 August 1673 between the Dutch and the combined English and French fleets

The Burning of the Royal James, c1700. Artist: Willem van de Velde the Younger
The Burning of the Royal James, c1700.HMS Royal James was destroyed by fire and sank during the Battle of Solebay, the first naval battle of the Third Anglo-Dutch War, on 7 June 1672

The Dutch in the Medway, c1790. Artist: Dirk Langendijk
The Dutch in the Medway, c1790. The Raid on the Medway was a successful Dutch attack on the largest English naval ships, which were laid up in the dockyards of Chatham in June 1667 during the Second

Hollands Raid on the Thames, c1668. Artist: Willem Schellinks
Hollands Raid on the Thames, c1668. The Raid on the Medway was a successful Dutch attack on the largest English naval ships

The Four Days Fight, c1667, (1924). The Four Days Battle, a naval battle of the Second Anglo-Dutch War, was fought from 1 June to 4 June 1666

Handshake between Cornelis Tromp and Michiel de Ruyter, 17th century (c1870). Artist: JH Rennefeld
Handshake between Cornelis Tromp and Michiel de Ruyter, 17th century (c1870). Tromp and de Ruyter were the main commanders of the Dutch Navy during the Anglo-Dutch Wars of the 17th century

The captured Swiftsure, Seven Oaks, Loyal George and Convertine... c1666. Artist: Willem van de Velde the Younger
The captured Swiftsure, Seven Oaks, Loyal George and Convertine brought through Goeree Gat, 16 June 1666, c1666. The four Royal Navy warships were captured by the Dutch under Michiel de Ruyter at

Battle Medway Attack Chatham Tour 1667 hill Rochester
The Battle of Medway, Attack on Chatham, Tour to Chatham, 1667: seen from a hill near Rochester, Raid on the Medway, Chatham, Rochester, Medway, Michiel Adriaansz

Allegory flourishing Dutch Fishery Second Anglo-Dutch War
Allegory on the flourishing of the Dutch Fishery after the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665-67), Allegory on the flourishing of Dutch fishing after the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665-67)

Portrait Michiel Adriaansz de Ruyter commander-in-chief
Portrait of Michiel Adriaansz. de Ruyter, commander-in-chief, admiral, historical person (RUYTER, Michiel Adriaansz. de) - historical person (RUYTER, Michiel Adriaansz.) portrayed alone

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"De Ruyter: A Dutch Naval Legend of the 17th Century" Step into the captivating world of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676), a renowned figure in Dutch naval history. Despite being shrouded in mystery, his legacy lives on through various artistic renditions. One such portrayal is an intriguing painting from 1830 by an unknown artist. It depicts De Ruyter, exuding strength and determination, as if ready to conquer the seas. Another enigmatic piece titled "The Dutch in the Medway: De Ruyters Attack on Upnor Castle" showcases an event that unfolded in 1667, leaving viewers curious about its creator. Intriguingly, a chromolitho called "The St George" captures the essence of De Ruyter's prowess at sea. The engraving titled "De Ruyter on the Medway" further immerses us into his daring exploits during battles. Similarly, another engraving portrays "The Dutch in the Medway: De Ruyters attack on Upnor castle, " emphasizing his strategic brilliance. To gain insight into this legendary admiral's appearance, we turn to F. Bol's remarkable painting from 1934 titled "Admiral de Ruyter 1607-1676. " Here we witness his commanding presence and distinguished features that earned him respect among sailors and adversaries alike. Delving deeper into historical events surrounding De Ruyter's career brings us to two fascinating depictions of naval battles - "The Battle of Texel" by Bastiaen Stopendael and Romeyn de Hooghe's rendition of the same battle around c1675. These artworks transport us back to intense moments where victory hung precariously in balance. "The Burning of Royal James, " captured by Willem van de Velde the Younger circa 1700, offers a glimpse into one such dramatic event.