Portrait of Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676), Vice Admiral — Ferdinand Bol

Ferdinand Bol. Painted 1667.

In 1667 Ferdinand Bol painted several life-size portraits of Michiel de Ruyter. These were hung in the headquarters of all five Dutch admiralties. This painting went to Middelburg. De Ruyter’s hero status made him a powerful man. In the portrait he is richly dressed and holding his commander’s baton. Around his neck he is wearing the Order of St Michael, awarded to him by the King of France.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, Main building, Power at see.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 138 × 157 cm

Print: 104.6 × 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/200108249. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.