Herring-Busses

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an array of sailing ships navigating choppy waters. The viewpoint is elevated, presenting a broad view of the sea. The horizon is low, with a sky filled with dramatic clouds. The illustration uses detailed, linear strokes typical of etching, creating texture in the waves and sky. The coloring is monochromatic, with various shades of gray, black, and white. In the foreground, a ship with sails unfurled is prominently featured, with more ships in the distance against the silhouette of landforms.