Rough Sea at a Jetty
Jacob van Ruisdael’s ‘Rough Sea at a Jetty,’ painted around 1650, is a monumental landscape showcasing a violent storm approaching a jetty with a beacon guiding ships to harbor. Two men stand ready to assist a vessel battling the waves, embodying resilience and protection. Its masterful composition and evocative depiction of nature cemented Ruisdael’s legacy as the foremost Dutch seascape painter.
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Jacob van Ruisdael (1628-1682) was the most important Dutch Golden Age landscape painter. Explore his prolific work: dramatic skies, serene countryside scenes, cityscapes & waterfalls. Influenced English Romantics & beyond.
Kimbell Art Museum
Discover the Kimbell Art Museum's stunning architecture & world-class European art collection. Explore masterpieces by Rembrandt, El Greco & more in Fort Worth’s Cultural District.