Het derde kwartier van het wapen van M.A. de Ruyter after 1677

This 17th-century Dutch relief, created after 1677 by an anonymous artist, depicts a ship, likely a warship, crowned with a golden crown. The ship, with its sails billowing, stands prominently on a dark blue background, emphasizing the maritime prowess of the Dutch Republic. This work, located in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the era's reverence for naval strength and the legacy of admiral Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter, a celebrated figure in Dutch naval history. The work is a notable example of Dutch art dedicated to commemorating national heroes.