Jan Carel Josephus van Speijk (1802-31). Zeeofficier 1820 - 1837

This miniature portrait, "Jan Carel Josephus van Speijk (1802-31). Zeeofficier", was painted by Joannes Antonius Augustinus Pluckx between 1820 and 1837. The artwork portrays Jan Carel Josephus van Speijk, a Dutch naval officer known for his heroism during the Belgian Revolution. The miniature's intimate size and detailed rendering of van Speijk's uniform, including the gold braid epaulet and medal, contribute to its portrayal of a specific moment in the subject's life and career. The artist's delicate brushwork and the realistic depiction of van Speijk's features lend an air of formality and respect to the portrait.