Model for the tomb of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp Model for the tomb of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp Sketch and model for the tomb of Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1598 -1653), The sketch, a raised relief, has a pedestal in the middle, on which a large urn with lid. Over this hang garlands of laurel leaves, to which ribbons hang a brush and two crowned coats of arms, each held by a naked boy standing next to the pedestal. In the background on either side of the urn, four winged putti emerge half hidden from the rushes, three of them blowing on shawls and one singing, the ship's crown is placed on the lid of the urn. A fifth putto floats above, with both hands holding a spellbinding band out of sight for the (missing) text. His head touches the bottom edge of a frame in lobster ornament and is located between two festivals with ribbons and hanging tassels composed of various types of shells, leaves and seaweed. At the bottom against the pedestal two cannon balls and a Roman shield adorned with lightning bolts and an indefinable object, as well as a few enter peaks and an enter ax. On the left there are two flagpoles with hanging flags against an armor, on the right on a cannon run a tournament helmet. The shields show climbing lions to the left, respectively the arms of the States General and those of the States of Holland and West Friesland. The model, the figure of Tromp, placed on a wooden board, lies in full armor with the legs extended to the right on the flag, which leaves a part of the rudder below his knees uncovered, as well as a part of the two gun barrels, on which he rests with the left shoulder and head, his face is directed towards the viewer for a moment. He holds the ribbon with the medal of Frederik Hendrik between the fingers of the left hand, the right includes the command staff. Tromp wears armor and 'leather' shoes with rectangular noses and a flat collar that is closed with a cord with anchors, a sash is tied around the right arm. The wooden frame is forme
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