Gezicht op het standbeeld van Michiel Adriaansz. de Ruyter op de Boulevard de Ruyter in Vlissingen 1870 - 1890

This anonymous photograph, taken between 1870 and 1890, depicts the statue of Michiel Adriaansz. de Ruyter, a Dutch admiral, on the Boulevard de Ruyter in Vlissingen. The image, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures the monument in its historical context, showing the statue in its original location. The photograph's small size, measuring only 85 mm in height and 53 mm in width, highlights the intimate perspective of the photographer, offering a glimpse into the monument and its surrounding environment. The photograph provides a valuable documentation of the statue's early existence, offering a visual testament to the enduring legacy of Admiral de Ruyter.