Original 18th-century copper engraving, portrait of Jan van Galen (1604-1653), Dutch commander at sea, in an oval and in armor. Engraved by Jacob Houbraken after a painting by Livius and published by Isaak Tirion, according to the caption.
Original 18th-century copper engraving, portrait of Jan van Galen (1604-1653), Dutch commander at sea, in an oval and in armor. Engraved by Jacob Houbraken after a painting by Livius and published by Isaak Tirion, according to the caption.
Jan van Galen commanded the Dutch squadron in the Mediterranean and died of the wounds he received at the battle of Leghorn, in March 1653.
Medium: Copper engraving
Engraver / lithographer: Jacob Houbraken
Date: 18th century
Source: Published by Isaak Tirion, Amsterdam
Dimensions: 4.8 x 8.0 in (12.3 x 20.3 cm)
Condition: Good condition, with clean paper.