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The image displays a maritime scene with two sailing vessels on the water. The horizon is high in the composition, showcasing the boats and water activity. The etching technique creates detailed texture for clouds, sails, and water. A monochromatic color palette emphasizes contrast and shading. The boats' sails catch a breeze, and clouds fill the sky. Other small vessels can be seen in the distance, adding depth to the seascape.
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The image displays a maritime scene with two sailing vessels on the water. The horizon is high in the composition, showcasing the boats and water activity. The etching technique creates detailed texture for clouds, sails, and water. A monochromatic color palette emphasizes contrast and shading. The boats' sails catch a breeze, and clouds fill the sky. Other small vessels can be seen in the distance, adding depth to the seascape.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A "Vlotschuit" and a "Schietschuit"

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

Date
c. 1652/1654
Medium
etching with drypoint on laid paper
Classification
Print
Accession number
2016.89.28
Credit line
The J. and H. Weldon Foundation Inc. and Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Verscheÿde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam (Various Ships and Views of Amsterdam): Part III: plate 4
Provenance

(Rob Kattenburg, Bergen); purchased by NGA, 2017.

Inscription

lower center in plate: Een Vlotschuÿt, Een Schietschuÿt, ,/ 4

NGA object ID 210476. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.