Michiel De Ruyter Collection

The Battle of Chatham, 1667 (oil on canvas)
3087147 The Battle of Chatham, 1667 (oil on canvas) by Stoop, Willem van der (c.1620-69); 142x236 cm; Skokloster Castle, Sweden; (add.info)

Engel de Ruyter (1649-83), Vice Admiral, Son of Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter, 1667-1680. Creator: Jan Lievens
Engel de Ruyter (1649-83), Vice Admiral, Son of Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter, 1667-1680

Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter (1607-1676). Vice Admiral, before 1893. Creator: Unknown
Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter (1607-1676). Vice Admiral, before 1893

The Tomb of Michiel de Ruyter in the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, 1683. Creator: Emanuel de Witte
The Tomb of Michiel de Ruyter in the Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, 1683

Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter (1607-1676), Lieutenant Admiral, 1650-1750. Creator: Unknown
Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter (1607-1676), Lieutenant Admiral, 1650-1750. Copy after Ferdinand Bol

"Council of War aboard "The Seven Provinces", the Flagship of Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter, 10 June 1666, preceding the Four Days Battle: episode from the Second Anglo-Dutch War"

Battle of Medway, c.1668. Creator: Willem Schellinks
Battle of Medway, c.1668

The Battle of Medway, c.1668. Creator: Willem Schellinks
The Battle of Medway, c.1668

Memorial column for Lieutenant Admiral M.A. De Ruyter in Debrecen, 1900-1950. Creator: Anon
Memorial column for Lieutenant Admiral M.A. De Ruyter in Debrecen, 1900-1950. Watercolour of the memorial column, founded in Debrecen (Hungary)

The Apotheosis of Cornelis de Witt, with the Dutch Raid on the Medway in the background, 1667-1700. Creator: Anon
The Apotheosis of Cornelis de Witt, with the Dutch Raid on the Medway in the background, 1667-1700

Allegory on the flourishing of the Dutch Fishery after the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665-67), 1667-1671. Attributed to Willem Eversdijck

Michiel de Ruyter and his Family, 1662. Creator: Juriaen Jacobsz
Michiel de Ruyter and his Family, 1662

"Naval Battle between Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter and the Duke of York on the "Royal Prince" during the Battle of Solebay, 7 June 1672: episode from the Third Anglo-Dutch War"

Michiel de Ruyter as Lieutenant-Admiral, 1667. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Michiel de Ruyter as Lieutenant-Admiral, 1667. Other Title(s): Portrait of Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676), Vice Admiral

View of Algiers, 1662-1668. Creator: Reinier Zeeman
View of Algiers, 1662-1668

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

Michiel de Ruyter, Dutch admiral (chromolitho)
1093718 Michiel de Ruyter, Dutch admiral (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676), Dutch admiral

Michiel de Ruyter, Dutch admiral (litho)
3621790 Michiel de Ruyter, Dutch admiral (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676), Dutch admiral

Michiel de Ruyter, Dutch admiral, and the Raid on the Medway, 1667 (chromolitho)
1093950 Michiel de Ruyter, Dutch admiral, and the Raid on the Medway, 1667 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michiel de Ruyter, Dutch admiral)

Great military figures (coloured engraving)
5998772 Great military figures (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great military figures)

Portrait of Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676), 1667. Creator: Bol
Portrait of Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676), 1667. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Portrait of Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676) (From: Schauplatz des Krieges), 1675. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676) (From: Schauplatz des Krieges), 1675. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheek van het Vredespaleis, The Hague

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

Michiel de Ruyter Lieutenant-Admiral Portrait
Michiel de Ruyter as Lieutenant-Admiral, Michiel de Ruyter as Lieutenant-Admiral, Portrait of Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676), Vice Admiral, Ferdinand Bol, 1667, canvas, oil paint (paint)

Study for a Portrait of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, 1667 (pen and ink)
XJF444381 Study for a Portrait of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, 1667 (pen and ink) by Bol, Ferdinand (1616-80); Private Collection; (add.info)

Michiel de Ruyter as Lieutenant-Admiral, Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, Dutch admiral famous for his role in the Anglo-Dutch Wars of the 17th century, Ferdinand Bol, 1616-1680, Dutch artist, 1667

Group Portrait of Michiel de Ruyter and his Family, Juriaen Jacobsz. 1662

Golden cup with lid, donated to Michiel de Ruyter on the occasion of the Journey to Chatham, 1667

Portrait of Witte Cornelisz de With, Abraham Bloteling, Simon de Vlieger, Clement de Jonghe, 1658 - 1690

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Michiel de Ruyter, a renowned Dutch admiral of the 17th century, is immortalized in various artworks that depict his valor and strategic brilliance. In "The Battle of Chatham, 1667, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, we witness De Ruyter's audacious attack on English ships during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. This event marked a turning point in naval warfare history. In another artwork titled "Ruyter (1607-1676), " created in 1830 by an unknown artist, we catch a glimpse of the man behind the legend. With determination etched upon his face, De Ruyter stands as a symbol of Dutch maritime power and resilience. "The Dutch in the Medway: De Ruyters Attack on Upnor Castle" showcases yet another daring exploit by De Ruyter and his fleet. Painted in 1890 by an anonymous artist, this piece captures the intensity and chaos of battle as they raid English territory with precision. Various chromolithos and lithos further highlight Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter's significance. These vibrant prints portray him as both a military genius and national hero who defended Dutch interests against formidable adversaries. Among these captivating depictions is "Portrait of Admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676)" painted by Bol in 1667. The portrait exudes strength while capturing De Ruyter's unwavering commitment to safeguarding his nation's sovereignty. Another portrait from Schauplatz des Krieges shows us Michiel de Ruyter at work - commanding fleets with authority and inspiring loyalty among his men. Created anonymously in 1675, it serves as a testament to his enduring legacy. Even today, nearly four centuries later, artists continue to pay homage to this legendary figure through their works such as F.