Jacob Gerritz Loef ( 1607 - 1648 ) was a Dutch painter. Jacob Gerritz Loef s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1100.88 USD for A warship in distress off the coast in 2004 to 12605.69 USD for A man o' war with other shipping in choppy waters in 2008 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.