Portret van Jan van Speijk en de ontploffing van zijn schip 1831

"Portret van Jan van Speijk en de ontploffing van zijn schip" (1831) by J.B. Clermans is a lithograph depicting the Dutch naval hero Jan van Speijk. The image features two scenes: a portrait of van Speijk in his military uniform, and a dramatic depiction of his ship exploding during a battle. The artwork commemorates van Speijk's sacrifice and his legacy as a symbol of Dutch courage and patriotism. This lithograph exemplifies the genre of historical portraiture, combining a formal portrait with a narrative scene to capture a significant historical moment.