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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Figures in Rowing Boats in a Rocky Cove, Sailing Ships Beyond is a 1648 ink by Allart van Everdingen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a rocky shore with a few people near the water’s edge. A small boat with three rowers sits close to the shore, while two larger ships sail farther out. The sky is light with soft clouds, and trees grow on the cliff above. The artist used quick, loose lines to show light and shadow on the rocks and water. This style was common in the 1600s for quick studies. Try looking up Baroque next to see more art from this time.
Allaert van Everdingen (Dutch pronunciation: ; bapt. 18 June 1621 – 8 November 1675 (buried)), was a Dutch Golden Age painter and printmaker in etching and mezzotint.
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