Allegory of the Revival of the Dutch Herring Fishery after the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665-67) — Attributed to Willem Eversdijck

Attributed to Willem Eversdijck. Painted c. 1667 - c. 1670.

Allegory of the prosperity of the fishing industry, attributed to Willem Eversdijck, shortly after 1667. Michiel de Ruyter and other prominent admirals are hauling in a herring net and enjoying the fish. After the Republic's successes of the Second Anglo-Dutch War (1665-1667), the herring fishery was able to flourish again. Here the artist shows the importance of the protection of the Dutch navy for trade and fishing.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 163.2 × 114.3 cm

Print: 119 × 83.3 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/20028684. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.