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.
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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
Print
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.