Who created "River Scene with Boats"?

River Scene with Boats was created by Simon de Vlieger in 17th century.

When was "River Scene with Boats" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

What medium is "River Scene with Boats"?

River Scene with Boats is Pen and brown ink.

Is "River Scene with Boats" in the public domain?

Yes, River Scene with Boats is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

River Scene with Boats

Simon de Vlieger

17th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink

Dimensions

sheet: 4 3/16 x 7 1/2 in. (10.6 x 19.1 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

From the Collection of Rita and Frits Markus, Bequest of Rita Markus, 2005

Accession Number

2005.330.21

Tags

RiversBoatsHuman Figures

Art Historical Context

Simon de Vlieger's *River Scene with Boats*, delicate 17th-century drawing in pen and brown ink, the bustling life along a Dutch waterway. Measuring just 4 3/16 x 7 1/2 inches, this intimate sheet depicts boats gliding on a river, dotted with human figures engaged in daily labors—likely fishermen or traders. Created during the Dutch Golden Age, when maritime trade fueled prosperity and inspired countless artists, the work reflects the era's fascination with water as both livelihood and muse. De Vlieger, a pioneering marine painter active in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, mastered evocative seascape...

River Scene with Boats

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