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Gerard Pietersz Hulft 1621-56 First Councilor
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Gerard Pietersz Hulft 1621-56 First Councilor
Gerard Pietersz Hulft (1621-56), First Councilor and Director-General of the Dutch East India Company, Portrait of Gerard Pietersz Hulft, First Council and Director General of the VOC. Oval portrait between a still life of books, papers, compass, measuring instruments for sea shipping, ink set, hourglass, drawing of a caterpillar and butterfly, globe, a sword or dagger. At the top two angels holding an anchor with a white dove above, historical persons, quadrant, sextant, octant (nautical instruments), printed matter, merchant shipping, shipping trade, Sri Lanka, Dutch East India Company, Gerard Pietersz Hulft, Govert Flinck (mentioned on object), 1654, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 130 cm × w 103 cm d 8 cm
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1654 Anchor Books Butterfly Caterpillar Compass Dagger Director General Drawing Dutch East India Company Globe Govert Flinck Historical Persons Hourglass Ink Set Measuring Instruments Oval Portrait Papers Quadrant Sri Lanka Sword First Council Mentioned Merchant Shipping Oil Paint Printed Matter Sea Shipping Sextant White Dove
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This print showcases Gerard Pietersz Hulft, a prominent figure in the Dutch East India Company during the 17th century. The oval portrait of Hulft is surrounded by an array of intriguing objects that symbolize his role as First Councilor and Director-General. A still life arrangement includes books, papers, a compass, and measuring instruments for sea shipping, emphasizing his involvement in maritime affairs. The ink set and hourglass represent the meticulousness and time management required in his position. A drawing of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly serves as a metaphor for growth and transformation within the company under Hulft's leadership. Additionally, a globe signifies his global influence on trade routes. Atop the portrait are two angels holding an anchor with a white dove above it, symbolizing peace and stability in merchant shipping. Historical figures such as quadrant, sextant, octant (nautical instruments), printed matter further highlight Hulft's impact on navigation advancements during this era. Painted by Govert Flinck in 1654 using oil paint on canvas, this artwork measures approximately 130 cm high by 103 cm wide with a depth of 8 cm. It provides us with valuable insights into the significant role played by Gerard Pietersz Hulft within the Dutch East India Company and its extensive trading network across Sri Lanka and beyond.
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