1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Ferry to Utrecht (Het veer van der Uytersche schiet-schuyten) is a 1645 ink by Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a serene canal scene, with several boats docked along the water's edge. The boats are adorned with flags, and the surrounding landscape is dotted with trees and buildings. In the foreground, a small boat is moored to a dock, while a larger vessel sits in the background, its sails billowing in the breeze. The overall atmosphere of the piece is one of tranquility and calmness. The artist's use of etching techniques creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about this technique, explore the art 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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