Who painted Harbor at Sunset?

Harbor at Sunset was painted by Jan Claesz Rietschoof in 1687-01-01.

Where can I see Harbor at Sunset?

Harbor at Sunset is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Harbor at Sunset?

Harbor at Sunset is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Harbor at Sunset?

Museum-quality prints of Harbor at Sunset are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Harbor at Sunset

Jan Claesz Rietschoof , 1694

Harbor at Sunset is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Claesz Rietschoof. It dates from 1694 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil harbor scene bathed in the warm hues of a setting sun, featuring a solitary boat anchored near the shoreline.

The painting depicts a tranquil harbor scene bathed in the warm hues of a setting sun, featuring a solitary boat anchored near the shoreline. This marine composition reflects the 17th-century Dutch fascination with coastal landscapes and the symbolic association of sunsets with the passage of time and maritime prosperity. The work belongs to the marine genre within the Dutch Golden Age painting tradition, emphasizing both the natural beauty of coastal environments and the subtle narrative of human presence within such settings.

Technique & Style

Harbor at Sunset is an oil painting on canvas executed in 1687 by Jan Claesz Rietschoof (with possible collaboration attributed to Emanuel de Witte). The work belongs to the marine genre, depicting a boat at sunset, and measures 44 cm in height by 66.5 cm in width. Its technique employs traditional oil paint applied to a woven canvas support. The painting is held in the Rijksmuseum, having been part of the Jacques Goudstikker collection.

History & Provenance

Harbor at Sunset is an oil-on-canvas painting dated to 1687, as indicated by both the artwork’s internal record and its Wikidata entry. It was created by Jan Claesz Rietschoof, with Wikidata also noting Emanuel de Witte as a collaborator. The work entered the Rijksmuseum from the Jacques Goudstikker collection, reflecting its provenance chain from private ownership to the museum’s holdings. No information about a specific commission is provided in the sources.

Harbor at Sunset is held in the Rijksmuseum collection, originally part of the Jacques Goudstikker collection.

The work was created in 1687 by Jan Claesz Rietschoof, with dimensions of 44 cm by 66.5 cm.

It was exhibited in the Rijksmuseum's 1976 exhibition "Rijksmuseum Presents: Dutch Golden Age Paintings".

Overview

Harbor at Sunset is an oil painting executed in 1694 by Dutch marine artist Jan Claesz Rietschoof. The work portrays a tranquil harbor scene at evening, featuring three large vessels with furled sails and a number of smaller boats alongside a bustling dock. The composition is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.