Lot 200 , Dutch School 17th century, Portrait of a gentleman, by repute Admiral Ruyter (1607-1676)

Dutch School 17th century, Portrait of a gentleman, by repute Admiral Ruyter (1607-1676)

Dutch School 17th century
Portrait of a gentleman, by repute Admiral Ruyter (1607-1676),
the sitter depicted half-length within a feigned oval,
oil on canvas,
71 x 58cm

Note: Michiel de Ruyter began his career at nine years old and rose through the ranks of the Dutch Navy, he was appointed supreme commander of the Dutch fleet in the Second Anglo-Dutch War.

£1,500-2,500

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