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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Raft and a "Onderlegger" is a 1653 ink by Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier, a Baroque work, depicting Water Transport, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a raft and a "onderlegger", which is a type of support used in shipbuilding. This etching is interesting because it gives us a glimpse into the everyday life of shipyards during that time. The level of detail is impressive, showing the textures of the wood and the shapes of the ships. If you like this kind of detailed work, you can look into the technique of etching.
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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