The image shows an etching of a seascape with an elevated viewpoint. The horizon line is low in the composition, with a cloudy sky above. The sea and ships are depicted with precise linear strokes. A larger ship is in the center, with billowing sails, and a smaller sailing vessel is positioned to the right. The etching is done in a monochrome palette of black and gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1652/1654
- Medium
- etching with drypoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 12239 × 8410 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original