Ships off a Harbour
1689
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Ships off a Harbour is a 1689 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows boats on choppy water near a rocky shore. The waves crash against the rocks, and a few ships sail in the distance. One boat in the foreground looks like it’s struggling against the wind. The artist used light and shadow to make the scene feel dramatic. The way the waves and clouds are painted suggests movement and energy. Next, check out the Baroque movement for more works like this.
