Jacob Cornelisz Banjaert, called van Neck (1564-1638), Admiral, Burgomaster and Councilor of Amsterdam — Cornelis Ketel

Cornelis Ketel. Painted 1605.

Jacob Cornelisz van Neck, by Cornelis Ketel, 1605. Amsterdam's Jacob van Neck (1564-1638) was merchant, discoverer and public official, a combination far from rare in the early half of the 17th century. In 1598-1599 Van Neck commanded the first successful Dutch trading expedition to Asia. He sailed there again the next year. After his return, in 1603, Van Neck remained in Amsterdam. He turned from sailor to patrician, holding major posts in the administrations of both city and Republic. Van Neck's right hand is hidden from view. He had been wounded on his second voyage to Asia during an encounter with the Portuguese off the island of Tidore, and had lost some of his fingers.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 82 × 102 cm · Purchased with the support of the Vereniging Rembrandt

Print: 82 × 102 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/20028505. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.