Johan de Liefde (ca. 1619-73), Vice-Admiral — Bartholomeus van der Helst

Bartholomeus van der Helst. Painted 1668.

Johan de Liefde by Bartholomeus van der Helst, 1668. Johan de Liefde (c. 1619-1673) played a key role in the capture of the English flagship, the Royal Charles, in 1667. In honour of the victory he received a gold chain with a commemorative medal. Van der Helst portrayed him in all his finery, wearing the chain. The background, with the battle, was painted by Ludolf Bakhuysen. De Liefde, who was made lieutenant admiral in 1666, was killed in the Battle of Kijkduin off the coast of Holland during the Third Anglo-Dutch War (1672-1674).

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 122 × 139 cm

Print: 104.4 × 119 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/20027196. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.