Petrus Weyts (Flemish, 1799-1855), attributed to - Ship Portrait of the American Bark MANUEL ORTIZ, Otto F.N. Raven Commander passing Flushing 1850 – the vessel under full sail off Vlissingen with the pilot schooner "Antwerp No. 2" and a second view of the bark beyond - Reverse on glass painting – 62 x 82 cm (24 3/8 x 32 1/4 in.) – unsigned – The Werder Collection, Germany

Note: The bark *Manuel Ortiz* was built in 1849 by Mayr, it had 353 GRT and the shipping company was Bechtel & Schombey. Click on the image to enlarge the picture. Photo Copyright of the image is with the Werder Collection.

*Arno* of Sunderland, Captain Michael Young Passing Flushing 1852 – The English Barque under full sail off Flushing – 54 x 70 cm – inscribed and dated – good condition, in the original veneered walnut frame – Private Collection Northern Germany

Note: A typical composition by the artist with Flushing and other small vessels in the background. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for Petrus Weyts.

*Vue sur le Port d`Ostende*, painted in the 1830s – with a portrait of the Belgian Bark *Jean Key* entering the harbor of Ostend – Reverse on Glass painting - 54 x 70 cm – inscribed with title in the lower center, name of the vessel inscribed on the flag – good condition, in the original veneered walnut frame – European Collection

Note: Although not signed, this picture can be attributed firmly to Petrus Weyts, who started his career as a ship portrait artist in Ostend. The Bark *Jean Key* (built 1829) was the first transatlantic vessel from Belgium, who sailed to America with cargo, mail and emigrants - The Photo Copyright is with Dr. Pieter De Pauw, whom we thank also for the information provided about the picture and the historical background of the vessel. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for Petrus Weyts.

Ship Portrait of the American full-rigged Ship "W.F. Schmidt of New York, Capt. B. Sears, passing Flushing 1862", Reverse on Glass Painting - 53 x 70 cm - inscribed with title and dated - original gilt frame - Private Collection Northern Germany

Note: A typical composition by the artist with a large view of the ship in the mouth of the Schelde with Flushing in the background. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for C.L. Weyts.

Ship Portrait of the French Topsail Schooner "Augustine (of) Caen, Capne. Croisy" 1851, the vessel is shown under full sail off a coastline, Reverse on Glass Painting, 47 x 60 cm, mint condition, original frame, the possession of a Private Collector in France

Note: As mentioned above the background is painted separately on board and placed behind the glass at this painting. Click on the image to see a larger illustration. Photo Copyright is with the Fine Art Emporium. Please refer to the FineArtEmporium page for Alexander Lamartiniere.