1864
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
William III Reviewing the Dutch Fleet in 1691 is a 1864 oil by Everhardus Koster, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a bustling harbor scene, with many large ships and smaller boats in the water. The ships have tall masts and billowing sails, and some are flying flags. In the foreground, people are gathered in small boats, looking out at the larger vessels. The painting is done in warm, muted colors, with a focus on earth tones and soft blues. The overall effect is one of energy and activity, as if the scene is about to come to life. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Everhardus Koster (17 February 1817, The Hague – 8 January 1892, Dordrecht) was a Dutch painter who specialized in sea and river scenes.
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