BHC0927

A Dutch ship entering a mediterranean port Long Caption: The painting depicts a merchantman flying a commodore's flag which would have been used in about 1670. The setting is imaginary, showing various features of southern ports in an antique Mediterranean atmosphere. The ship is shown from the stern with a carved figure which may represent the maid of Amsterdam wearing the imperial crown, and surrounded by black figures and a seagod. On the left a small Mediterranean boat flying the flag of Genoa is sailing towards the ship on the left. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: BHC0927 Artist: Abraham Storck Date: circa 1670 Medium: oil on canvas Size: 572 mm x 470 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.