1692
oil
panel
From the collection of Mauritshuis
Boats at a Mooring Place is a 1692 oil by Abraham Storck, held at Mauritshuis.
This painting shows a serene harbor scene with several boats moored in the water. The boats have tall masts and billowing sails, and people are busy on the shore and on the boats. The sky above is cloudy and gray, with a few birds flying overhead. In the foreground, there are some wooden posts sticking out of the water, and a small building on the shore with a tiled roof. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of calmness and tranquility. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, you might want to check out the collection at the Mauritshuis.
Abraham Storck (or Sturckenburch; bapt. 17 April 1644 in Amsterdam – buried 8 April 1708) was a Dutch painter and draughtsman, who was known for his marine paintings, topographical views, Italianate harbour scenes and…
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