Who painted The "Salemander," an East-Indian Merchantman?

The "Salemander," an East-Indian Merchantman was painted by Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier in 1653.

Where can I see The "Salemander," an East-Indian Merchantman?

The "Salemander," an East-Indian Merchantman is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The "Salemander," an East-Indian Merchantman?

The "Salemander," an East-Indian Merchantman is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

The "Salemander," an East-Indian Merchantman

Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier , 1653

The "Salemander," an East-Indian Merchantman is an ink print by the Baroque artist Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The 'Salemander,' an East-Indian Merchantman is a print by Reinier Nooms, a Dutch artist known as Zeeman, created around 1653.

Inscription: Inscribed:across bottom of plate: De Salemander een Oostindis Vaerder, / a10

About this work

Overview

The 'Salemander,' an East-Indian Merchantman is a print by Reinier Nooms, a Dutch artist known as Zeeman, created around 1653. It is an etching with drypoint on laid paper, part of a series documenting ships and maritime scenes.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a large East-Indian merchant ship, the Salemander, with three masts and loose sails. The vessel is shown with cannons and rows of small windows along its sides, accompanied by a smaller boat in choppy waters.

Technique & Style

Nooms used etching and drypoint techniques to achieve a high level of detail, particularly in the ship's rigging and structure. The drypoint method allowed for fine lines and textures, capturing the complexity of the vessel.

History & Provenance

Nooms was active from the 1650s until his death in 1664, and his works were influential references for other artists. The 'Salemander' etching is characteristic of his precise and detailed style, which earned him recognition.

An Amsterdam East Indiaman, Abraham de Verwer

Artist & collection

Artist

Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier

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…