Ships in a Gale
1638
oil
panel
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
1638
oil
panel
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
Dominant colour
Ships in a Gale is a 1638 oil by Pieter Mulier the Elder, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Nationalmuseum.
This painting shows a stormy sea with waves crashing against ships. The ships are tilted and appear to be struggling against the wind and water. The sky above is cloudy and dark, with lightning illuminating the scene. In the foreground, the waves are depicted in great detail, with white foam and spray visible as they crash against the ships. The ships themselves are shown with billowing sails and rigging, giving a sense of movement and energy to the scene. The painting is a dramatic depiction of a storm at sea, and it's reminiscent of works by other artists who focused on maritime scenes. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, you might want to look up the artist Pieter Mulier the Elder.
Pieter Mulier the Elder (1600–1659) was an artist, born in Haarlem.
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