Old World Portraits
Lieutenant-Admiral Michiel de Ruyter
Ferdinand Bol, Willem van de Velde the Younger
An imposing 17th-century portrait of the famed Dutch naval commander Michiel de Ruyter.
Portrait of Michiel de Ruyter
Ferdinand Bol, Willem van de Velde the Younger
1667 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful 17th-century portrait of the celebrated Dutch admiral Michiel de Ruyter by Ferdinand Bol.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Commissioned in 1667, this stately portrait by Ferdinand Bol captures the renowned Dutch admiral Michiel de Ruyter in a moment of commanding dignity. The composition is rich with maritime symbolism, featuring a celestial globe, a command baton, and a distant naval fleet. Bol, a prominent pupil of Rembrandt, employs dramatic lighting and a lush palette to create a work that exemplifies the technical brilliance of the Dutch Golden Age.
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