1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Raam Gate (Raam Poortie) is a 1645 ink by Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a busy scene of a Dutch village by water, full of windmills and small houses. People are walking, rowing boats, and working near the shore. The windmills stand tall along the horizon, with one closer to the right. The sky is partly cloudy, and the whole scene looks like a quiet, everyday moment. The title *Raam Poortie* means "Raam Gate," which was a real spot in the Netherlands. The artist used lines to create depth and texture, typical of this style. If you like this, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made 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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