The Departure of a Dignitary from Middelburg — Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne

Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne. Painted 1615.

All of Middelburg has turned out to watch the warship De Zeehondt is being towed out of the harbour, towards the sea, with the help of four sturdy draught horses. Someone of distinction is leaving here, because even Stadholder Maurice’s yacht takes part: it is firing a gun salute. The presence of an African child on the middle ship is notable.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 17th Century, Main building, Power struggle in the young Republic.

panel, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 131.6 × 63.2 cm · D. Franken Bequest, Le Vésinet

Print: 119 × 57.1 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/200108367. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.