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The Miraculous Draught of Fishes

Schelte Adams Bolswert after Sir Peter Paul Rubens

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of fishermen pulling in a large net filled with fish from the sea with two boats in the water. The scene shows individuals exerting effort as they pull the net towards the shore. Seagulls are flying above, and the sea has gentle waves. The sky is partially cloudy with light on the horizon. Various sea creatures are visible on the shore, including a crab and a starfish. The image conveys hard work and a bountiful yield from the sea.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on 3 sheets of laid paper
Dimensions
14200 × 9373 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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