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Segelschiffe auf rauer See

Justus de Verwer

1667

oil

panel

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

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Segelschiffe auf rauer See is a 1667 oil by Justus de Verwer, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?: Justus de Verwer
When & what style?: 1667
Where can I see it?: Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting shows a dark, choppy sea with several small boats. The boats have sails and flags, and some have people on board. In the background, there's a gray sky with some light coming through the clouds. The boats seem to be moving in different directions, and the sea looks rough. The painting has a lot of dark colors, but there are some lighter areas where the sun is shining through. The painting looks like it was made with a technique that uses layers of paint to create a sense of depth and texture. You might want to look up more about the artist, Justus de Verwer.

About the artist

Artist

Justus de Verwer

Justus de Verwer (Amsterdam, c. 1626 - Amsterdam, 12 November 1689) was a Dutch painter and illustrator from the period of the Golden Age. De Verwer was the son and pupil of Abraham de Verwer and followed him in style…

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