Admiral Jan Cornelius Meppel of Holland

Reinier van Persyn after Christoffel Pierson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing and facing the viewer, with his left elbow propped on a table. He has wavy, shoulder-length hair and a tidy mustache. His attire includes a dark garment with elaborate embroidery along the edges and wide sleeves, as well as a large decorative chain draped around his shoulders. His hand rests on the table, which holds a helmet and other maritime symbols. The background displays an intricate carving above the man's head, as well as a maritime scene with ships sailing in the ocean under a cloudy sky. The lower part of the image contains textual inscriptions detailing the person's identity and accomplishments.