Ships in the Roads. 마우리츠하위스(Mauritshuis). 덴하그(Den Haag, 헤이그:Hague)

Ships in the Roads. 마우리츠하위스(Mauritshuis).

덴하그(Den Haag, 헤이그:Hague). 네덜란드(Netherland)

Willem van de Velde the Younger

Ships in the Roads

c. 1658

Willem van de Velde II often painted seascapes with a low horizon, calm weather and big cumuli that stand out against a blue sky. The slack sails provide an atmospheric interplay of light and shade.

In the centre is a richly decorated yacht flying the Dutch flag. It is surrounded by cargo ships at anchor and a few rowing boats bringing passengers to and from the shore.

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