Tegeltableau met het schip "Den Briel" van Willem III met het admiraalsjacht voor het Oude Hoofd te Rotterdam c. 1690 - 1730
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rijksmuseum
painting, ceramic
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narrative-art
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dutch-golden-age
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painting
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landscape
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ceramic
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cityscape
This 17th-century Delftware tile panel, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the ship "Den Briel", named after the Dutch town of Brielle, sailing towards the "Oude Hoofd" in Rotterdam. The "Den Briel" was a ship of William III, and the composition includes an admiral's yacht and a multitude of smaller vessels. Executed in a blue and white palette, this panel showcases the vibrant maritime culture of the Dutch Golden Age, emphasizing the significance of trade and naval power.
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