View of Inland Waterway with Fishermen

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a coastal scene with shoreline activities and the sea in the distance. The horizon is in the upper third, with sailing boats. Delicate brushstrokes capture details like water and clouds. The color scheme is mostly black and gray on a beige background. Closer to us, figures are active on the rocky shore, while boats in the distance suggest sea traffic against a cloudy sky.