Willem Joseph Baron van Gendt (1625-1672). Vice Admiral

attributed to Jan de Baen, 1667 - 1702

Willem Joseph, Baron van Gendt, attributed to Jan de Baen, third quarter 17th century. Following a career in the army, Van Gendt (c. 1625-1672) was given command of the newly raised regiment of marines. Two years later - in 1667 - Van Gendt commanded the first squadron to reach the English naval base at Chatham. He was killed fighting the English in the Battle of Sole Bay off the southeast coast of England.

Artwork typepainting
Object numberSK-A-3126
Dimensionsheight 111 cm x width 92.5 cm, depth 6.5 cm
Physical characteristicsoil on canvas

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"historical persons" by Jan de Baen

Cornelis de Witt (1623-1672), Burgomaster of Dordrecht and Lord Lieutenant of Putten

copy after Jan de Baen, 1667 - 1700

Cornelis de Witt (1623-1672), Burgomaster of Dordrecht and Lord Lieutenant of Putten

Johan de Witt (1625-1672). Grand Pensionary of Holland

copy after Jan de Baen, 1643 - 1700

Johan de Witt (1625-1672). Grand Pensionary of Holland

Portret van Cornelis de Witt

Jan de Baen, 1643 - 1702

Portret van Cornelis de Witt

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The Corpses of the De Witt Brothers

attributed to Jan de Baen, c. 1672 - c. 1675

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The Apotheosis of Cornelis de Witt, with the Dutch Raid on the Medway in the background

copy after Jan de Baen, 1667 - 1700

The Apotheosis of Cornelis de Witt, with the Dutch Raid on the Medway in the background

Cornelis de Witt (1623-1672), Burgomaster of Dordrecht and Lord Lieutenant of Putten

copy after Jan de Baen, 1667 - 1700

Cornelis de Witt (1623-1672), Burgomaster of Dordrecht and Lord Lieutenant of Putten

Johan de Witt (1625-1672). Grand Pensionary of Holland

copy after Jan de Baen, 1643 - 1700

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Johanna le Gillon

Jan de Baen, 1670

Johanna le Gillon

Portret van Cornelis de Witt

Jan de Baen, 1643 - 1702

Portret van Cornelis de Witt