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The Ship of Fortune

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing featuring a classical figure on horseback near the shore with ships in the background. The artwork depicts a congregation of people, with a central focus on the regal figure on the horse. On the left side, there is a crowd gathered near an ornate architectural structure. The right side shows a boat filled with people, with a figure standing at the prow, guiding the vessel with a firmly hoisted sail. There is a sense of movement and activity throughout, from the figures in animated poses to the rigged sails of the ships in the distance. The line work is intricate and expressive.

Artwork Details

Date
1633
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4658 × 3154 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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