The return of Jacobus Hobein, March 19, Dominicus Franciscus du Bois, circa 1831

Jacobus hobein was a second class sailor who, on 19th of march 1831 and under strong enemy fire, swam with the netherlandish flag he had saved from the enemy and brought it back aboard his gunship. Object Type: painting. Date: circa 1831. Dimensions: height: 95 cm (37.4 in) ; width: 123 cm (48.4 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Het Scheepvaartmuseum. Dominicus Franciscus du Bois - De terugkeer van Jacobus Hobein, 19 maart 1831 - A.0112(02) - Het Scheepvaartmuseum