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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Friesland Ketch and a Gelderse Ketch is a 1653 ink by Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two old-style sailing boats on calm water. One has a single mast with a curved sail, the other has two masts and looks bigger. Small figures stand on both ships, and a tiny rowboat floats nearby. The sky is light with a few clouds, and the waves are barely moving. The text at the bottom labels them as a "Friesland Ketch" and a "Gelderse Ketch," which were types of Dutch trading ships. The artist used fine lines to show every rope and sail detail. Next, check out how etching works to see how artists like this made sharp prints.
Reinier Nooms (c. 1623 – 1664), also known as Zeeman or Seeman (Dutch for "sailor"), was a Dutch maritime painter known for his highly detailed paintings and etchings of ships. From the 1650s, Nooms started producing…
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