Ship Navigating Near Rocks
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1628
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a big ship sailing close to jagged rocks in choppy water. The waves are rough, and the ship’s sails are caught in the wind. In the background, another small boat drifts near the shore. The artist used fine lines to show the ship’s details, like ropes and wood planks. The rocks look sharp and dangerous, almost like they could sink the ship. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
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