Marine
1670
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Marine is a 1670 ink by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy harbor packed with ships. Tall sailing vessels with multiple masts and flags dot the water, surrounded by smaller boats filled with people. The coastline in the background is faint but visible, and the whole scene is drawn in loose, quick lines with soft gray shading. The artist used light ink strokes to suggest movement and depth, almost like a quick study. The ships look ready for action, but the scene feels calm. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
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