Old World Portraits
Portrait of Michiel de Ruyter
Ferdinand Bol, Willem van de Velde the Younger
A masterful 17th-century portrait of the celebrated Dutch admiral Michiel de Ruyter by Ferdinand Bol.
Portrait of Engel de Ruyter
Ferdinand Bol, Willem van de Velde the Younger
1669 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant Dutch Golden Age portrait of a young man in exquisite attire set against a dramatic red backdrop and naval scene.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1669 by Ferdinand Bol with ships by Willem van de Velde the Younger, this portrait depicts Engel de Ruyter, son of the famous Admiral Michiel de Ruyter. The work showcases masterful textures in the sitter's lace and velvet costume, balanced by a distant sea battle scene that hints at his naval heritage.
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