Boats was painted by Follower of Agostino Tassi in 1604.

Where can I see Boats?

Boats is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Boats?

Boats is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Boats

Follower of Agostino Tassi , 1604

Boats is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Follower of Agostino Tassi. It dates from 1604 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in later hand, across center verso in black ink: Collections / Bon. de Triquetti Lugt No 1304 / Destailleur Lugt " 740 / [Eggiman]; lower right verso in graphite: 14
Markings: Marked:GOSTA STENMAN (Lugt undescribed)

About this work

Overview

The drawing 'Boats' is a pen and brown ink work on laid paper, capturing three vessels on water with loose, expressive lines.

Subject & Meaning

The sketch depicts three boats, with the closest one featuring tall masts and figures near the bow, conveying a sense of maritime activity.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a loose, gestural style, emphasizing the shapes and angles of the boats over detailed representation, and used overlapping lines to create varying densities of shading.