Inland Waterway with Two Galliots at the Right

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a coastal scene with maritime activity. The horizon is low in the composition, featuring ships sailing across the water in the distance. The style uses fine, linear brushstrokes to depict texture and forms, resembling an etching or pen and ink drawing. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and black. Closest to us, figures are seen on a small land area, some by the shore and others in small boats. Further out, larger ships with sails unfurled are visible on the water. The sky has sparse details, with soft clouds drawn with delicate lines.