Roeiboot voor anker aan de kade van de haven van Messina

Roeiboot voor anker aan de kade van de haven van Messina by Abraham Casembroot

Medium

etching

Dimensions

181; 122

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso linksonder, gestempeld: Lugt 2166

Art Historical Context

Abraham Casembroot's etching *Roeiboot voor anker aan de kade de haven van Messina*Rowboat Anchored at the Quay of the Port of Messina), created between 1603 and 1658, captures a tranquil maritime moment in one of Europe's bustling Mediterranean harbors. Casembroot, a Flemish of the Dutch Golden Age, specialized in seascapes and views, reflecting the era's fascination with trade, navigation, and the sea's power. Messina, Sicily's strategic port, was a vital hub for shipping routes connecting Europe and the Levant, evoking the vibrant commerce of the 17th century. Rendered in etching—a precise...

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