View of the Port of Amsterdam with the Office of the Water Authority (Title Page)

c. 1652 /1654

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

Associated Names
Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

Artist, Dutch, 1623 or 1624 - 1664

Cornelis Danckerts I

Publisher, Dutch, c.1601 - 1656

The image shows a scene from an elevated platform overlooking a busy waterfront. In the foreground, a street is bustling with people near a large building with ornate architecture. Several ships are docked by the water, with masts and sails visible. In the background, there are more ships on the water and a distant horizon. The etching features intricate line work and a monochromatic color palette of gray and sepia, giving it a historical feel.

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Verscheÿde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam (Various Ships and Views of Amsterdam): Part I

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman, Cornelis Danckerts I

1647

The image displays a maritime scene with two large sailing ships on calm waters. The horizon is low, with other distant ships in the background. The sky has soft clouds, indicating clear weather. The brushstrokes are fine and detailed, focusing on the ships' features. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of gray and black. The ships are detailed with rigging and flags, while the distant sea features more ships.

The "Vergulde Dolphyn," a Large Merchant Vessel, and the "Kat," a Flute

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman, Cornelis Danckerts I

1647

The image shows an engraving of two sailing ships on the sea. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, showing the ships with their sails unfurled. The horizon is visible in the upper third of the image, separating the sea from the sky. There are faint indications of distant land or formations. The engraving features detailed line work capturing the textures of the waves and ship rigging. The color palette is monochrome, typical of etchings. The sea shows curling waves with delicate hatchings, while the ships sail forward with billowing sails and fluttering flags. The sky is sketched simply in the background.

Two Dutch Frigates

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman, Cornelis Danckerts I

1647

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Rob Kattenburg, Bergen); purchased by NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2018

  • Water, Wind, and Waves: Marine Paintings from the Dutch Golden Age, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 2018, unnumbered brochure.

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al., Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger: no. 29, iii/vi

Inscriptions

center top of plate: EERSTE DEEL.; top left of plate: Wachthuÿs of Camer vande E.E. Heeren vant water-recht; across bottom of plate: Verscheÿde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam. / Naer t leven ofgetenkent en opt Cooper gebracht, door Reinier Nooms, alÿas Zeeman; lower left in plate: 1a; lower right in plate: D: Dankerts Ex.

Wikidata ID

Q77259917

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