The Ferry to Leiden
1756
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Ferry to Leiden is a 1756 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white scene shows a busy river with several boats. A large ferry packed with people sits in the center, while smaller boats carry fewer passengers. In the background, windmills line the flat landscape, and the water looks calm. The ferry’s sails are loose, suggesting it’s not moving fast. The artist used shading to show depth, making the boats and people stand out against the flat land. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
