Michiel de Ruyter as Lieutenant-Admiral by Ferdinand Bol. A three-quarter length portrait of a man in dark 17th-century naval attire standing beside a globe and telescope with a fleet of ships visible in the distance.

Michiel de Ruyter as Lieutenant-Admiral

Ferdinand Bol

1667 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A commanding 17th-century portrait of the Dutch naval hero Michiel de Ruyter, rich with maritime symbolism and dramatic lighting.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Study · Office
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1667 by Ferdinand Bol, this formal portrait captures Lieutenant-Admiral Michiel de Ruyter at the height of his power. The composition masterfully balances the dignity of the sitter with symbolic elements of his naval career, set against a backdrop of deep crimson curtains and a distant seascape of sailing vessels.

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