Ships

Ludolf Backhuysen

Cleveland Museum of Art

Ships by Ludolf Backhuysen. A painting of several ships on rough seas. The ships are in the center and on the left and right sides. The central ship has a large mast that is tilted to the right. The ship on the left has three masts and is sitting lower in the water than the others. The ship on the right has three masts and appears to be riding the waves. The water is choppy, with many lines indicating movement. The background is a light brown color, with no clear sky visible. The painting style is simple, with minimal color and focus on the ships and sea.