European school (XVIII) - VOC schip de Halve Maen

Painting from the 17th century with a seascape of the famous VOC ship the Halve Maen, captained by the Englishman Henry Hudson, which in this scene has sustained damage during a severe storm near the coast where a fort is visible. Framed in a later gilded frame from the 19th century. Painted in the 17th century. Unsigned. Condition of the painted surface is very good. Likely Dutch. Photos are part of the description. Oil on panel. The painting was originally larger than it is now. Very rare work with the subject The Halve Maen. Dimensions 45x32.5x3 cm.