Portrait of a Dutch Admiral of the Fleet, Pieter Pietersz. (I) (circle of), 1570 - 1610
1610
119.0 x 88.0 cm
pieter pietersz the elder (1540 – 1603)
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Portrait of a Dutch fleet guardian. Kneepiece, standing in front of a wall covered with ivy in which a window overlooking the sea with ships. The left hand on a saber, in the right hand the chain with a sifflet or bootsman whistle. Right under the family weapon.
About this artwork
- Title: Portrait of a Dutch Admiral of the Fleet, Pieter Pietersz. (I) (circle of), 1570 - 1610
- Artist: pieter pietersz the elder
- Year: 1610
- Original dimensions: 119.0 x 88.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Main color: Rosy Brown
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow