Model for the tomb of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp

Rombout Verhulst, 1654

In his design for the tomb of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp, Rombout Verhulst chose to represent the naval hero wearing his armour, his head resting on a cannon, with the medal he was once awarded in one hand, his commander’s baton in the other. The admiral was killed on 3 August 1653 off the cost of South Holland by English cannon fire. His real tomb is made of marble and stands in the Oude Kerk in Delft.

  • Artwork typesketch, model, sepulchral monument
  • Object numberBK-NM-4352
  • Dimensionsheight 62 cm x width 53 cm (terracotta), length 56 cm x depth 33 cm (recumbent figure), height 125 cm x width 104 cm x depth 40 cm (total), height 125 cm x width 86 cm (frame)
  • Physical characteristicsterracotta and oak (frame)