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The Night-Boats to The Hague, Delft, and Amsterdam

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a waterfront scene with buildings, trees, a church spire on the horizon, and boats in the water. The artwork showcases a precise etching style with detailed lines, cross-hatching for shading, and a monochrome color palette of black and white tones. Small boats are visible on the left side of the image under a cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1652/1654
Medium
etching with drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
12176 × 7541 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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