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Het eiland Onrust bij Batavia
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The Island of Onrust near Batavia (Jakarta)

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

h 77cm × w 110cm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

canvas; oil paint (paint)

Object Type

painting

Subject Matter

sailing-ship, sailing-boat; harbour; repairing, caulking, careening (~ ship)

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1881

Notes

oil on canvas

Collection Type

paintings

About Abraham Storck

1644–1708Dutch Republic

A versatile and popular artist renowned for his marine paintings, topographical views, and Italianate harbor scenes. Unlike many marine painters, Storck was very adept at rendering the human figure and so spectators and passengers are often emphasized in his compositions. Comment on works: Marines; Architecture