1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Ferry to Leiden (Het Leytsche veer) is a 1645 ink by Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white sketch shows three big ships docked by a busy riverside. The boats have tall masts and flags, and people are loading or unloading cargo. Behind them, a row of buildings with steep roofs and spires lines the water’s edge—some look like churches or warehouses. The artist focused on the ships’ details, like ropes and sails, while keeping the background simple. The text at the bottom reads *Het Leytsche veer*, which means this is a ferry scene. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.
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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