Egbert Meeuwsz Cortenaer (1605-65), Vice Admiral, Admiralty of the Maas, Rotterdam — Bartholomeus van der Helst

Bartholomeus van der Helst. Painted c. 1660.

Egbert Meeuwisz Cortenaerby Bartholomeus van der Helst. The navy provided opportunities for a career and for social status. Egbert Meeuwisz Cortenaer (c. 1605-1665) rose through the ranks to the post of lieutenant admiral. Shortly after his appointment as lieutenant admiral in 1665 he was killed in the Battle of Lowestoft off the southeast coast of England.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), panel · Original size: 59 × 68 cm

Print: 59 × 68 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/20027049. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.