Who painted Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port?

Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port was painted by Frans Huys.

Where can I see Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port?

Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port?

Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port is associated with Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port?

Museum-quality prints of Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port

Frans Huys

Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Frans Huys. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper left, in image, in plate: .H. Cock exc.; upper right, in plate: Com. privilegio; lower center, in image, in plate: FH [artist's monogram]

About this work

Overview

Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port is a print engraved by Frans Huys on laid paper in 1565.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a four-masted sailing ship navigating through turbulent waters towards a port, with a cityscape featuring buildings and a church steeple in the background. The ship is elaborately detailed, with visible ropes, sails, and a figurehead.

Technique & Style

The image showcases Huys' skillful use of engraving techniques, including cross-hatching, to achieve a textured and detailed representation of the ship and its surroundings.