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, created between 1870 and 1894, depicts a silver cup presented to Dutch admiral Michiel de Ruyter. The cup, designed in the 17th century, features an elaborate design with a lid, a round body, and a base, all ornamented with intricate patterns. The cup's centerpiece is a depiction of a naval battle, likely commemorating De Ruyter's daring raid on Chatham in 1667 during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the Dutch Golden Age and its maritime prowess.