Inland Waterway with Two Galliots at the Right

c. 1656

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

Associated Names
Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

Artist, Dutch, 1623 or 1624 - 1664

The image shows a coastal scene with maritime activity. The horizon is low in the composition, featuring ships sailing across the water in the distance. The style uses fine, linear brushstrokes to depict texture and forms, resembling an etching or pen and ink drawing. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and black. Closest to us, figures are seen on a small land area, some by the shore and others in small boats. Further out, larger ships with sails unfurled are visible on the water. The sky has sparse details, with soft clouds drawn with delicate lines.

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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: 14.4 × 22 cm (5 11/16 × 8 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.28.8

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 111, State 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. 111, i/ii

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: 8. R. Zeeman

Wikidata ID

Q77262773

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