A View of Fort Orange, 1652

The Dutch merchant ship, "Flower of Gelderland," at anchor,1652

By the 1650’s the Dutch settlement of FortOrange and Rensselaerswyck had evolved into a thriving community of great diversity. What began as a simple fur trading outpost in 1614 now included agricultural development, lumber production, brick-making, brewing, and shipbuilding. New immigrant colonists mostly from the Netherlands were arriving on a regular basis. The painting features the arrival of the ship, Flower of Gelderland. FortOrange and the houses of Beverwyck are seen in the right background. The arrival of large merchant ships in 17th century Albany was a rare occasion and always a cause of celebration and anticipation of news from home.

Giclée Edition ~ Signed & Numbered Prints

Image size: 15 x 32 inches

$250.00