Amsterdam, Ships at the IJ on Choppy Waters

Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701, c. 1685–1697

The image shows a bustling harbor filled with various ships. Small sailboats are seen navigating choppy waters, with their sails billowing. In the distance, a large ship with towering masts and a flag is visible. More ships can be seen along the horizon, with glimpses of city structures and a possible shoreline. The sky is overcast with swirling clouds. The sea is depicted with dynamic brushstrokes conveying movement and texture. The color palette consists of muted tones of brown, gray, and white, with splashes of color from the sails and flags.
Artist
Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701
Date
c. 1685–1697
Type
Print
Medium
color etching inked à la poupée with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within platemark): 40.9 × 52.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a bustling harbor filled with various ships. Small sailboats are seen navigating choppy waters, with their sails billowing. In the distance, a large ship with towering masts and a flag is visible. More ships can be seen along the horizon, with glimpses of city structures and a possible shoreline. The sky is overcast with swirling clouds. The sea is depicted with dynamic brushstrokes conveying movement and texture. The color palette consists of muted tones of brown, gray, and white, with splashes of color from the sails and flags.

Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701