1692
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Sea-piece with a Dutch man-of-war is a 1692 oil by Abraham Storck, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
The painting shows a Dutch man-of-war in the distance, with several smaller ships nearby. The man-of-war has three masts and is flying the Dutch flag. In the foreground, there are people in a small boat, and a dock or pier with people standing on it. The sky is cloudy, and the water is choppy. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of activity and movement. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of glazing.
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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