Seascape and Fishing Boats
97.0 x 84.0 cm
Ludolf Backhuysen (1631–1708) moved to Amsterdam in 1649 and enjoyed early success as a painter. Renowned for his harbour scenes and illustrations of Dutch maritime history, he is also known for his descriptions of storms, observed first hand and later rendered in the studio. He received prestigious commissions and great leaders—Elector of Saxony, King of Prussia, Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia—sought his teaching.Seascape and Fishing Boats illustrates the painter
ludolf backhuysen i (1630 – 1708)
Explore Ludolf Backhuysen’s stunning maritime paintings! Master of realism & stormy seas, his Dutch Golden Age works depict ships, battles & coastal life.
About this artwork
- Title: Seascape and Fishing Boats
- Artist: ludolf backhuysen i
- Original dimensions: 97.0 x 84.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Color intensity: Monochromatic