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The Royal Charles
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The Royal Charles

Medium

pen

Dimensions

h 173mm × w 284mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper; ink; chalk

Object Type

drawing

Subject Matter

sailing-ship, sailing-boat; navy (+ sailing-ships); names of artefacts and man-made objects (buildings excluded)

Production Place

Northern Netherlands

Acquisition Method

purchase

Acquired

1881

Notes

inscription: ‘De Royale Charles. Lange 170 Wijt 42 voet.’

Collection Type

drawings

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