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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Merchant-Men: the "Geele Fortuÿn," Trading in the Baltic, and the "Liefde," Trading in Norway is a 1653 ink by Nooms, called Zeeman, Reinier, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts two merchant ships, the "Geele Fortuÿn" and the "Liefde", sailing in the Baltic Sea and Norway, respectively. The ships are shown in detail, with their sails and rigging visible. The background is a calm sea with a few other ships in the distance. The etching is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the depiction of the ships and the sea. The use of drypoint adds texture to the image, giving it a sense of depth and dimensionality. This etching is an example of the Baroque style, which was popular in the 17th century. To learn more about this style, you can explore the works of other Baroque artists, such as Rembrandt and Vermeer.
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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