Harbor Scene with Mountainous Background

probably c. 1656

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

Associated Names
Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

Artist, Dutch, 1623 or 1624 - 1664

The image displays a maritime scene with ships sailing on a calm sea. Two large sailing ships are depicted with detailed rigging and sails. In the background, there are more ships on the left side and a rocky landmass with buildings. The sky shows softly rendered clouds with a monochromatic color palette, resembling an etched and inked artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Addie Burr Clark

  • Accession Number

    1946.9.272

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 100, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Dutuit, Eugène. Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes. Vol. I, IV-VI. Paris: A Levy, 1884-1885. Reprint. Amsterdam: G.W. Hissink, 1970-1972.

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1949-, no. 100, state ii/ii.

1980

  • Illus. Bartsch 1980, vol.6, p.133, 27.

Wikidata ID

Q65081958

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