Half Model of a 16-Gun Brig c. 1796

This is a half model of a 16-gun brig, a type of small warship, crafted by Jochem Pietersz. Asmus, a Dutch ship model maker, in 1796. The half model is a precise representation of the ship's hull and deck, and it would have been used by shipbuilders as a template for constructing the full-sized vessel. The detail of the hull, deck, and 16 gun ports, crafted in wood, exemplifies the craftsmanship of 18th-century Dutch model making. Half models are valuable historical artifacts, providing insights into shipbuilding techniques and the design of ships of the past.