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The image shows a coastal landscape with boats and fishing activities. The horizon is at a low point in the composition, with sailing vessels and figures engaging in various tasks on the shore and in the sea. A large ship is on the sand nearby, and another ship is sailing close by. Smaller boats are scattered in the shallows, with figures working or interacting. In the distance, smaller vessels can be seen on the calm sea. The sky has scattered clouds, and the illustration features fine etching techniques with precise linear strokes. The color palette is predominantly monochrome, providing a classic and historical impression.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Beach Scene with Ketches and other Fishing Boats
Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman
- Date
- c. 1656
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- plate: 13.5 × 20.5 cm (5 5/16 × 8 1/16 in.) sheet: 14.7 × 22 cm (5 13/16 × 8 11/16 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 2018.28.7
- Credit line
- Gift of Dr. Klaus Anselm
- Time span
- 1651 to 1700
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- Inland Waterways [plate 7]
Subjects and terms
- Ship
- Water
- Boat
- Figures
- Cloud
Provenance
By descent to Dr. Klaus Anselm, Keswick, VA; gift to NGA, 2018.
Inscription
lower left in plate: 7. R. Zeeman
NGA object ID 215959. 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.