1660
oil
canvas
From the collection of Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Dominant colour
View from the Coast of Norway is a 1660 oil by Jacob van Ruisdael, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Coast, held at Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.
This painting depicts a dramatic seascape with a rocky coastline and a pier jutting out into the turbulent waters. A sailing ship is shown in the distance, struggling against the strong winds and waves. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, with the dark rocks and shadows contrasting with the lighter, foamy waves. The overall mood of the painting is one of power and energy, capturing the raw force of nature. If you're interested in exploring more works by Jacob van Ruisdael, check out his other paintings.
Jacob Isaackszoon van Ruisdael was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, and etcher. He is generally considered the pre-eminent landscape painter of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of great wealth and cultural achievement when…
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