The so-called Admiral Race on the Amstel River
1680
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
1680
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The so-called Admiral Race on the Amstel River is a 1680 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a long line of tall ships sailing in a row on a river. The boats have three tall masts each, and some have flags on the highest one. The water is choppy, and the sky is dark, almost like a storm is coming. Each ship looks packed with people, but their faces are blurry. The ships are arranged so tightly they almost touch, which makes the scene feel busy and organized. The photo looks like it was taken from the shore, showing the boats moving away from the camera. If you like this kind of scene, look up Museum of Ethnography to see where it’s kept.
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