Three Sailing Vessels on Calm Waters

c. 1656

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

Associated Names
Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

Artist, Dutch, 1623 or 1624 - 1664

The image depicts a seascape with sailing vessels in an etching style. The view is from above water, showing detailed lines. The horizon is above the center with distant boats and clouds. Two large boats with textured sails are on the right, and a smaller boat with fine lines is on the left. The sea has horizontal lines, indicating calmness and reflection. The color scheme is monochromatic, focusing on light paper and dark ink strokes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. Klaus Anselm

  • Dimensions

    plate: 13.1 × 20.5 cm (5 3/16 × 8 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 14.1 × 21.2 cm (5 9/16 × 8 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.28.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 105, i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

By descent to Dr. Klaus Anselm, Keswick, VA; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

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 Hertzberge: no. 105, i/ii

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: R. Zeeman 2.

Wikidata ID

Q77262756

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