Ships at Sea
1660
oil
panel
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
About the artist
Artist
Jacob Adriaensz Bellevois
Jacob Adriaensz Bellevois (1621–1676) was an artist, born in Rotterdam.
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oil
panel
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Dominant colour
Ships at Sea is a 1660 oil by Jacob Adriaensz Bellevois, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Walters Art Museum.
This painting shows a dramatic seascape with several ships in rough waters. The ships are sailing with billowing sails, and some have their sails lowered. In the foreground, a small boat is being tossed about by the waves. The sky above is cloudy and gray, with the sun peeking through the clouds. The artist has used a range of grays and browns to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Jacob Adriaensz Bellevois.
Jacob Adriaensz Bellevois (1621–1676) was an artist, born in Rotterdam.
See the richer artist page
