Hendrik Lijnslager (1693-1768). Vice-admiraal, zoon van Harmen Lijnslager en Judith Allijn

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signature and date: ‘Spinny f. 1759’

Art Historical Context

This elegant oil-on-canvas portrait, painted in 1759 by Guillaume Spinny and now housed in the Rijks, depicts Hendrik Lijnager (1693–1768), a distinguished Dutch vice-admiral and son of naval officer Harmen Lijnager and Judith Allijn Measuring 113 × 87 cm, the work bears the artist's clear signature and date: "Spinny f. 1759," authenticating its creation during the mid-18th century, a time when the Netherlands' maritime prowess remained a source of national pride, even as the Golden Age faded. Lijnslager's career exemplified the enduring Dutch naval tradition, with his father's legacy adding ...