A painting from the Dort school c. 1810. Signed L. de Koningh (Dordrecht 1777-1849).

The type of ship depicted is that of the whistling ship, characteristic of the Baltic Sea trade.

During the French domination, part of the Dutch shipping industry rebelliously sailed under the orange-bleu prince flag. 

Oil on panel. Dim. including frame H 25, Br 45 cm.