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Dimensions model height 78 cm, model length 273 cm, model width 35 cm, model weight 70.5 kg, packaging capsule height 110.5 cm, packaging capsule width 300 cm, packaging capsule depth 80 cm
M. van Sprinkhuizen created this model of an 84-Gun Ship of the Line without a known date, showcasing the port side of the vessel. The model invites us to consider the cultural and institutional importance of naval power. This kind of ship would have been a crucial part of maritime trade and warfare in its time, reflecting a nation's economic and military reach. Ship models were often commissioned by the admiralty or wealthy merchants to show their influence. By examining the archives, such as ship building contracts, period art works and trade records, historians can piece together the complex political, economic, and social networks that made such a vessel – and this detailed model – possible. It is a reminder that art objects are contingent on historical context and should be studied in relation to the institutions that govern their creation and reception.
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