A Dutch Hulk and a Boeier
1565
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1565
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Dutch Hulk and a Boeier is a 1565 ink by Frans Huys, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows two old ships on rough water. One is a big, flat-bottomed vessel called a hulk, and the other is a smaller boat with sails. Waves crash around them, and the sky is dark with storm clouds. In the distance, a city skyline sits quietly on the horizon. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the wood of the ships and the ripples in the water. These lines create shadows and depth without color. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved images into metal plates.
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