Engel De Ruyter (1649-83), Vice Admiral, Son Of Michiel Adriaensz De Ruyter, Jan Andrea Lievens, 1667 - 1680 — Jan Andrea Lievens

Engel de Ruyter (1649-83), Vice Admiral, Son of Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter, Jan Andrea Lievens, 1667 - 1680

Admire Engel de Ruyter’s portrait by Jan Andrea Lievens (1680). A dramatic Baroque oil painting showcasing a Vice Admiral in opulent attire, featuring rich textures & masterful lighting.


Jan Andrea Lievens

A key figure in 17th-century Flemish Baroque painting, Jan Andrea Lievens masterfully blended Caravaggism with a unique personal style, known for works like 'The Supper of Emmaus' and his portraiture; discover the depth and drama within his captivating canvases.

Portrait of Engel de Ruyter, Vice Admiral, son of Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter. Kneepiece, standing by a guardrail. Command staff in the left hand, gloves in the right hand. On the right a dog, on the left in the background a ship at sea.