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The painting depicts a merchantman flying a commodore's flag which would have been used in about 1670. The setting is imaginary, showing various features of southern ports in an antique Mediterranean atmosphere. The ship is shown in stern view with a carved figure which may represent the maid of Amsterdam wearing the imperial crown, and surrounded by black figures and a sea god. On the left a small Mediterranean boat apparently flying the flag of Genoa is sailing towards the Dutch merchantman. Two galleys lie beyond: one moored up against the buildings under the prominent mountain peak, and the other crossing the merchantman's bow under oar power, possibly heading into an unseen harbour entrance to the left. The presence of the cut-off head and shoulders of a figure at the bottom, and the front part of a horse against the cliff or wall in the bottom left corner, suggest the picture was perhaps originally part of a rather larger canvas.
Title
A Dutch Ship Entering a Mediterranean Port
Date
late 17th C
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 57.2 x W 47 cm
Accession number
BHC0927
Work type
Painting
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road, Greenwich, London, Greater London SE10 9NF England
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