Spiegel van het schip de Zeven Provinciën 1665 - 1707

Willem van de Velde the Elder's "Spiegel van het schip de Zeven Provinciën" is a detailed pencil drawing of the stern of the Dutch warship “Seven Provinces.” The drawing, created between 1665 and 1707, depicts the intricate carvings and ornamentation that adorned the ship’s stern. The "Seven Provinces" was an impressive ship that served as the flagship of the Dutch navy, highlighting the maritime prowess of the Dutch Golden Age. This piece captures the grandeur of the ship, a testament to Van de Velde the Elder’s meticulous attention to detail and his masterful command of draftsmanship. The drawing is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.