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View of Amsterdam with Ships in Foreground

Ludolf Backhuysen

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image is a black and white drawing of a harbor scene. The foreground features several ships and boats on the water. A large ship with three masts and a flag on the left side is prominent. Other ships and boats are scattered throughout the harbor. The background shows a city skyline with many buildings and a cloudy sky. The water appears choppy. The drawing is on a beige background with a thick border. The artwork is by Ludolf Backhuysen and is titled "View of Amsterdam with Ships in Foreground".

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1151 × 893 px
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