{"product_id":"portrait-of-engel-de-ruyter-jan-andrea-lievens","title":"Portrait of Engel de Ruyter - Jan Andrea Lievens","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal portrait of Engel de Ruyter, son of the Dutch admiral, featuring the subject in naval attire with a dog and a maritime backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Engel de Ruyter, the son of the celebrated Dutch admiral Michiel de Ruyter. Painted by Jan Andrea Lievens, the work captures the subject in a manner typical of the Dutch Golden Age, combining aristocratic poise with the maritime associations of his family lineage. Engel is shown in a three-quarter length pose, leaning against a stone plinth. He wears elaborate, light-coloured clothing with fine lace detailing, which contrasts with the darker, atmospheric background. A sword is visible at his hip, and he holds a baton, signalling his status as a naval officer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo his side, a dog with a spiked collar sits, a common motif in portraiture of the period to denote loyalty or status. In the distance, a ship is visible on the water, providing a subtle reference to the naval career that defined the de Ruyter family. The lighting is dramatic, with the figure illuminated against a turbulent, cloudy sky, a technique that draws the eye to the subject's face and the textures of his attire. The composition is balanced, using the verticality of the stone column to anchor the figure while the horizon line provides a sense of depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Andrea Lievens, son of the painter Jan Lievens, was active in the latter half of the seventeenth century. His work reflects the technical precision and interest in light characteristic of his contemporaries. This portrait is a study in social standing and professional identity, presenting the sitter as both a gentleman and a man of the sea. The muted colour palette, dominated by browns, greys, and soft whites, allows the subtle red accents of his sash to draw attention. The painting remains a clear example of the formal portraiture commissioned by the Dutch elite during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Andrea Lievens","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58786905850191,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58786920661327,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58786920694095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58786920726863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58786920759631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58786920792399,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58786920825167,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58786920857935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58786920890703,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58786920923471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58786920956239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58786920989007,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Engel-de-Ruyter_Poster_CompositorV1_1789459255357.jpg?v=1789460068","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/portrait-of-engel-de-ruyter-jan-andrea-lievens","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}