Willem Joseph Baron van Gendt (1625-1672). Vice Admiral

Willem Joseph Baron van Gendt (1625-1672). Vice Admiral

SK-A-3126

Willem Joseph, Baron van Gendt, attributed to Jan de Baen, third quarter 17th century. Following a career in the army, Van Gendt (c. 1625-1672) was given command of the newly raised regiment of marines. Two years later - in 1667 - Van Gendt commanded the first squadron to reach the English naval base at Chatham. He was killed fighting the English in the Battle of Sole Bay off the southeast coast of England.

Documentatiemap Schilderijen: aantekeningen R. van Luttervelt (voor 1963).

painter: attributed to Jan de Baen

1667 - 1702

olieverf op doek

• height 111 cm x width 92.5 cm
• depth 6.5 cm

purchase 1931-12

Public domain

Documentatiemap Schilderijen: aantekeningen R. van Luttervelt (voor 1963).

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