Artwork
Dutch ships in a harbour firing salute
Dutch ships in a harbour firing salute is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Hendrick van Anthonissen. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Overview
Dutch ships in a harbour firing salute is an oil painting by Hendrick van Anthonissen, dated 1645. It is now held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a peaceful harbor scene with Dutch ships adorned with flags, firing a salute as indicated by smoke from their cannons. The calm water reflects the ships and cloudy sky, creating a tranquil atmosphere despite the cannons' activity.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its depiction of a serene marine scene, with thick grey clouds dominating the sky. The artist's use of oil paint captures the reflection of the ships and sky on the calm water.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrick van Anthonissen (1605–1656) was an artist, born in Amsterdam.
- Ships off the coast
Ruhige See
A River Scene with Shipping
Fishing Boats on a River
Calm Water
A Pier Overlooking Dordrecht
Ruhige See. Eine Staatsjacht, Segelschiffe und Fischerboote vor der Küste
A Calm (Ships in the Harbor by Calm Weather)
Fishing Boats off an Estuary
Calm Sea
A View of the Maas at Dordrecht
Calm Sea