Prins Willem III ontvangt Michiel de Ruyter, 1673 1844

"Prins Willem III ontvangt Michiel de Ruyter, 1673" is a lithograph created by Johannes Alexander Rudolf Best in 1844. The artwork depicts a historical scene of Prince Willem III receiving the Dutch admiral Michiel de Ruyter. The image portrays a formal setting, with figures dressed in the fashion of the 17th century. Best, a Dutch artist known for his historical scenes, captured the grandeur of the event through meticulous detail and a focus on the interaction between the figures. The scene is a testament to the importance of naval power in the Dutch Golden Age.