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Marină, by Ludolf Backhuysen, 1677

Marină

Ludolf Backhuysen

1677

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Overview

Marină is a 1677 by Ludolf Backhuysen, depicting Marin, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?
Ludolf Backhuysen
When & what style?
1677
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a stormy sea with rough waves crashing. On the left, three people sit on a rocky cliff, watching the chaos. One stands and points toward the water, where a small boat is struggling. On the right, a group of people huddle near the shore, looking worried. The dark clouds and dramatic lighting make the scene feel tense. The artist used bold contrasts between light and shadow to show the storm’s power. Next, check out marin, marine art to see more paintings of wild seas.

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