Portrait of Pieter Florisz (1605-58), vice-admiral of the northern district

Abraham Liedts executed this oil-on-canvas portrait of Vice-Admiral Pieter Florisz in 1685. The work measures 119 cm in height and 92 cm in width. Historical records indicate that the painting was once owned by Adriaan Justus Enschedé.

It currently resides in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it is preserved as a depiction of the naval officer.

Abraham Liedts painted this oil portrait in 1693, portraying Pieter Floriszoon (1605‑58), who served as vice‑admiral of the northern district. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection and presents the naval officer in formal attire, emphasizing his rank and responsibilities.

The inclusion of a miniature maritime scene at the lower left, depicting ships on water, directly references Floriszoon’s naval career. Such background elements were common in Dutch portraiture of the period to allude to the sitter’s profession or achievements without overt inscription.

As a documented likeness of a senior Dutch naval officer, the painting offers historians visual evidence of military dress and insignia of the late 17th century. Its preservation in the Rijksmuseum ensures continued scholarly access to both the individual’s image and the broader visual culture of the Dutch Republic.