The Legation from the Tsar of Muscovy on its Way to a Meeting of the States-General in The Hague — Sybrand van Beest
The Legation from the Tsar of Muscovy on its Way to a Meeting of the States-General in The Hague — Sybrand van Beest
Sybrand van Beest. Painted c. 1631 - 1632.
Diplomatic stationary, second half 17th century. Special envelopes were used for diplomatic correspondence. The velvet envelope contained a letter (dated 20 September 1686) from the emperor of Morocco to the States General concerning deliveries of weapons from the Republic. The silk envelope contained a letter sent in 1668 by the Dutch representative in Constantinople (Istanbul), Justinus Coljer, to the States General. The painting above shows a Russian diplomatic delegation at the Binnenhof in The Hague bearing a sealed envelope. On loan from Algemeen Rijksarchief, Den Haag.
From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
oak (wood), oil paint (paint) · Original size: 79.3 × 47.5 cm
Print: 79.3 × 47.5 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/20026591. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.