For this week's I present a mezzotint of “Cupid Fighting with a Satyr” attributed to Jan van Somer c1680 brother of Paul van Somer II , but not a relative of Paul van Somer , James I's court painter.

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For all things naval in its got to be the Assurance frigate- launched in 1646, commanded by William Penn - very active against privateers in the Civil war & remained in service through the 17th C

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