Schets naar een model van een zeventiende eeuws Hollands fregat 1827 - 1880

This detailed pencil and wash drawing by Willem Gruyter jr., dated between 1827 and 1880, depicts a sketch of a 17th-century Dutch frigate. The intricate depiction of the ship’s rigging and masts, along with the inclusion of details like the stern gallery and the ship’s name, showcases Gruyter’s keen eye for maritime detail. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artist’s fascination with the maritime history of the Netherlands.