1679
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Ships off Shore in a Stormy Sea is a 1679 oil by Ludolf Bakhuizen, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of ships navigating through a stormy sea. The dark, turbulent waters are contrasted with the lighter hues of the sky, which is filled with thick, grey clouds. In the foreground, a rocky outcrop juts out into the water, with a figure standing on it, gazing out at the turbulent sea. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama in the painting, with the contrast between light and dark emphasizing the turmoil of the sea. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, adding to the overall sense of energy and movement in the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
Ludolf Bakhuizen (28 December 1630 or 1632 – 7 November 1708) was a German-born Dutch painter, draughtsman, calligrapher and printmaker.
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