1701
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Marine Scene with Amsterdam in the Distance is a 1701 by Ludolf Bakhuizen, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows three ships on choppy water. The biggest ship is a towering warship with thick masts and tangled ropes. Smaller boats drift nearby, and in the far background, a city skyline with spires and buildings fades into the horizon. The waves are rough, with debris scattered near the shore. The artist focused on the drama of the sea and ships, leaving the city vague. This style was common in Dutch art of the time. Check out the Baroque movement for more works like this.
Ludolf Bakhuizen (28 December 1630 or 1632 – 7 November 1708) was a German-born Dutch painter, draughtsman, calligrapher and printmaker.
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