Portret van admiraal Cornelis Tromp 1657 - 1757

This anonymous etching, titled “Portret van admiraal Cornelis Tromp,” depicts the Dutch admiral Cornelis Tromp holding a staff while standing before a backdrop of a naval battle. The image, created sometime between 1657 and 1757, is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The etching is characteristic of a Baroque style, with a focus on dramatic lighting and dramatic composition. The image’s central focus is on Cornelis Tromp, a key figure in the history of the Dutch Republic, highlighting his significant role in the country’s naval power.