A Beach with Fishermen Cutting Up a Whale and the Prophet Elijah

Magdalena van de Passe, after Roelandt Savery and Adam Willaerts

National Gallery of Art

The artwork depicts a coastal scene with a large sailing ship in the foreground. A rocky cliff is on the right with a figure looking outward. The horizon is high, showing calm water, distant landforms, and ship masts reaching towards the sky. The etching features detailed lines to depict water, ship, and rock textures, creating depth. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and black. Additional ships are visible in the distance.