A Keelhauling, according to the non attested Tradition, of the Ship's Doctor of Admiral Jan van Nes — Lieve Pietersz. Verschuier
Lieve Pietersz. Verschuier. Painted 1660 - 1686.
According to tradition, the surgeon of Admiral van Nes was keelhauled: this was a severe punishment whereby the condemned man was dragged beneath the ship’s keel on a rope. It served as a terrible warning to all mariners. Hundreds of men are eagerly watching the spectacle. Some are pointing at the surgeon, who hangs from the foremast of the warship, hand and feet bound, as he is hoisted overboard.
From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 159 × 106 cm
Print: 119 × 79.3 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.
Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.
Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20026867. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.