A Herring Buss

This unique print features the earliest representation of a herring buss. This type of vessel had been used since the 12th century for herring fishery, which was so important for the Netherlands. In portraying this ultra-Netherlandish ship, the master took some liberties and included elements from a Portuguese ship. Flemish and Portuguese shipbuilders maintained close contacts at the time.

A Herring Buss

This unique print features the earliest representation of a herring buss. This type of vessel had been used since the 12th century for herring fishery, which was so important for the Netherlands. In portraying this ultra-Netherlandish ship, the master took some liberties and included elements from a Portuguese ship. Flemish and Portuguese shipbuilders maintained close contacts at the time.