Witte Corneliszoon de With Aboard Ship – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph
€ 150
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Sheet size
29 × 22 cm (11.4 × 8.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-11761-354
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
The condition is good, with minimal aging, rich tones, and sharp details throughout.
About this sheet
Witte Corneliszoon de With Aboard Ship – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph
This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph portrays Witte Corneliszoon de With, a bold and controversial Dutch admiral who served during the Eighty Years' War and the First Anglo-Dutch War. Born in 1599 in Hoogendijk, De With was known for his strict discipline, outspoken character, and bravery in numerous sea battles. He was both a rival and sometime ally of other great Dutch naval commanders such as Maarten Tromp and Michiel de Ruyter.
The portrait shows De With seated confidently aboard a warship, with a cannon positioned beside him and rigging sketched in the background. He wears an ornate sash and medallion across his armor, signaling his high rank and distinguished service. A sword rests at his side, and his hat lies nearby, completing the composition of a commanding yet composed figure in the theater of naval warfare.
This lithograph was drawn by Herman ten Kate and printed by P W van de Weijer in Utrecht around 1850. The image is lithographed and finished with hand coloring, lending the print subtle texture and depth.
The condition is good, with minimal aging, rich tones, and sharp details throughout.
Framing suggestion: This historic naval portrait pairs well with a dark wood frame and muted archival matting in navy or gray. Use UV-protective glass to preserve the color and paper quality.
