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A Dutch Ship Arriving at Naples

Cornelis Bouwmeester (c.1652–1733)

National Maritime Museum

A Dutch Ship Arriving at Naples

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A Dutch ship is portrayed entering an Italian port, apparently Naples. The ship has the crest of the States General, as well as the crest of a young prince riding on horseback, on the stern. As a result it is thought likely that the ship is called the 'Jong Prins Te Paard', which means the 'Young Prince on Horseback'. A small local craft in the foreground observes its progress. The port is to the right with hills beyond. The masts indicate the presence of a harbour and in the foreground there is a tower and the buildings of the port, with a fortress and church above. There are rocks in the right foreground with a tower on the top, and a man fishing. The artist's signature is incised in the sea on the lower right side of the picture. There is a seal on the back of the painting.

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Title

A Dutch Ship Arriving at Naples

Medium

oil & grisaille on panel

Measurements

H 59.3 x W 83.4 cm

Accession number

BHC1897

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

C. Bouwmeester

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Cornelis Bouwmeester

c.1652–1733

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