Vier zeilschepen achter een golfbreker

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collector's mark: Lugt 2228a

Art Historical Context

Behold *Vier zeilschepen achter een golfbreker (*Four Sailing Ships Behind a Breakwater*), a captivating etching by Reinier Nooms, a Dutch marine artist of the Golden Age (c 1623–1664). Created between 1650 and before 170, this print (192 × 296 mm) evokes the bustling harbors and formidable naval power of the Dutch Republic during its era of global trade and seafaring dominance. Nooms, often called "Zeeman" (sailor), drew from his own experiences at sea to depict everyday maritime life with remarkable authenticity. Etching, Nooms' preferred medium, allowed him to incise intricate lines into a...

About the Artist

Reinier Nooms · 1613–1664

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