Original 19th-century lithograph with two scenes on the same sheet: the departure of the Prince of Orange for the fleet and the encounter of Engel de Ruyter with an English frigate. Each vignette carries its own caption in Dutch.
Original 19th-century lithograph with two scenes on the same sheet: the departure of the Prince of Orange for the fleet and the encounter of Engel de Ruyter with an English frigate. Each vignette carries its own caption in Dutch.
The departure of William III of Orange from Holland in 1688 opened the expedition that would take him to the throne of England. Engel de Ruyter, son of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, served as an officer in the Anglo-Dutch wars.
Medium: Lithograph
Date: 19th century
Dimensions: 6.3 x 9.8 in (16 x 24.8 cm)
Condition: Good condition, with the paper somewhat yellowed in the margins.