1653
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The "Parel" (Pearl), an East Indiaman and the "Dubbele Arent" (Spread Eagle), a West Indiaman is a 1653 ink by Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts two large ships in the middle of a body of water, with a third ship visible in the distance. The ship on the left is adorned with multiple flags and has a large structure at its front, while the ship on the right has a prominent sail and a smaller flag. The water is choppy, and the sky is cloudy. A notable detail is the intricate design of the ships' rigging and the way the flags are blowing in the wind. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of movement and energy. The use of etching and drypoint techniques adds a level of texture and depth to the image, making it feel more dynamic and engaging. For more on this technique, explore the world 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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