Gouden beker met deksel, geschonken aan Michiel de Ruyter ter gelegenheid van de Tocht naar Chatham, 1667 1870 - 1894

This etching by Dutch artist jonkheer Barthold Willem Floris van Riemsdijk depicts a silver cup with a lid that was presented to Michiel de Ruyter in 1667. The cup, which is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is decorated with a scene depicting the Raid on the Medway, a naval battle between the English and the Dutch during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. Van Riemsdijk, known for his detailed depictions of historical objects, created this work between 1870 and 1894. The etching captures the intricate details of the cup, highlighting the craftsmanship and historical significance of this symbolic gift.