Dutch Fishing Boats

About this work

This painting shows three boats on a choppy sea. The closest boat is a small, flat-bottomed fishing vessel with a few people on board. Behind it, two larger sailboats float, their sails catching the light. The sky is pale with soft clouds, and the water looks rough near the shore. The artist used loose, watery brushstrokes to suggest movement in the waves. The boats’ flags flutter, but no one is in a hurry—just working. Next, look up R., J. to see more of their coastal scenes.