Sturmgepeitschte Schiffe zerschellen an einer Felsküste

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750,

The artwork depicts a seascape where several ships are in a storm near a rocky coastline. The view shows a scene with waves crashing against the vessels, some of which are capsizing or wrecked. Close to us, debris and parts of ships are visible in the water. The rocky cliffs rise on the right, their surfaces highlighted by light and shadow. The sky is filled with dark clouds, pierced by a bolt of lightning that illuminates the scene. The color palette includes grays and browns, with hints of white and blue in the sea. The brushstrokes are detailed, emphasizing the movement of the storm.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
gouache on vellum
Maße
20,6 × 28,3 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork depicts a seascape where several ships are in a storm near a rocky coastline. The view shows a scene with waves crashing against the vessels, some of which are capsizing or wrecked. Close to us, debris and parts of ships are visible in the water. The rocky cliffs rise on the right, their surfaces highlighted by light and shadow. The sky is filled with dark clouds, pierced by a bolt of lightning that illuminates the scene. The color palette includes grays and browns, with hints of white and blue in the sea. The brushstrokes are detailed, emphasizing the movement of the storm.

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750