Bust of Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676) by Anonymous

Bust of Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676) c. 1780 - 1795

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This anonymous bust, created in the late 18th century, depicts Michiel de Ruyter, a renowned Dutch admiral known for his strategic brilliance and leadership during the Dutch Golden Age. The bust, crafted in black marble and mounted on a marble base with gilded accents, showcases de Ruyter in full armor, emphasizing his military stature. This piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, stands as a testament to de Ruyter's enduring legacy as a national hero in the Netherlands.

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British ceramic manufacturer Josiah Wedgwood produced busts of the Dutch 17th-century heroes Van Oldenbarnevelt, De Witt and Michiel de Ruyter, as well as portrait medal-lions of Stadtholder Prince William V and his consort. Perhaps this series inspired De Mol’s set of smaller busts. The pedestal of this statue may have been made in the Netherlands.