1670
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Ships is a 1670 by Ludolf Bakhuizen, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows three ships on rough water. Two are sailing normally, but the one in the middle is sinking, its masts leaning at odd angles. The waves crash around it, and the sky is barely there—just a pale background. The lines are loose and quick, like the artist was working fast. The sinking ship stands out because it’s the only one in trouble. The others look steady, but this one is clearly struggling. The artist used light strokes to show movement, almost like a quick sketch. If you like this style, check out the Baroque movement.
Ludolf Bakhuizen (28 December 1630 or 1632 – 7 November 1708) was a German-born Dutch painter, draughtsman, calligrapher and printmaker.
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