1661
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Dominant colour
Shipping in a Choppy Sea is a 1661 oil by Ludolf Bakhuizen, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting depicts a turbulent sea scene, with choppy waves and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a group of people are rowing a small boat, while in the background, several large ships are sailing through the rough waters. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the drama of the scene, from the deep blues and grays of the sea and sky to the warm tones of the ships' sails. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, adding to the sense of energy and movement in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of artist Ludolf Bakhuizen.
Ludolf Bakhuizen (28 December 1630 or 1632 – 7 November 1708) was a German-born Dutch painter, draughtsman, calligrapher and printmaker.
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