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The image displays a detailed engraving of a seascape with a large ship at the center. The perspective shows the sea, ships, and distant city structures. The artwork features intricate line work in shades of brown and beige, highlighting textures and patterns. Waves surround the ships, and dramatic clouds fill the sky.
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The image displays a detailed engraving of a seascape with a large ship at the center. The perspective shows the sea, ships, and distant city structures. The artwork features intricate line work in shades of brown and beige, highlighting textures and patterns. Waves surround the ships, and dramatic clouds fill the sky.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Dutch Hulk and a Boeier

Frans Huys and Cornelis Cort? after Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Date
1565
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to plate): 24 × 19.2 cm (9 7/16 × 7 9/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1964.8.435
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Warships

Subjects and terms

  • Netherlandish
  • engraving
  • Ship
  • Boat
  • Sea
  • Cloud
Inscription

cetner, on the stern of the ship, in plate: 1564

NGA object ID 47637. 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.