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DiaporamaAn extensive seascape with figures by a boat on a shore, Ludolf Bakhuysen, 1667
Dutch Golden Age
1667
39.0 x 34.0 cm
Ludolf Backhuysen (? – ?)
Dutch Golden Age marine painter Ludolf Backhuysen is celebrated for his remarkably detailed and atmospheric seascapes like 'Shipping Scene in a Storm' and 'View of the Harbour of Amsterdam', offering a captivating glimpse into 17th-century maritime life – discover his timeless works today!
Under a dynamic cloud air, a woman and a child move on the beach, drawing the attention of two men at the foot of a dune. A kaag lies on the sand, the sails still lift. A strong contrast between light and dark creates a tensionful vibrancy.
About this artwork
- Title: An extensive seascape with figures by a boat on a shore, Ludolf Bakhuysen, 1667
- Artist: Ludolf Backhuysen
- Year: 1667
- Original dimensions: 39.0 x 34.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: colonial ambitions , dutch golden age values
- Main color: Gray
- Keywords: stormy seas , figures by shore , maritime art
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