Various Ships and Views of Amsterdam (Verscheÿde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam), Part III: De Block-huÿsen

1653

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Various Ships and Views of Amsterdam (Verscheÿde Schepen en Gesichten van Amstelredam), Part III: De Block-huÿsen is a 1653 by Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman
When & what style?: 1653
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a busy waterfront scene. Two big buildings sit by the docks. One has a windmill next to it. People are pulling a ship onto land with ropes and horses. Others are in boats or wading in the water. The title says this is a view of Amsterdam. The artist focused on daily life near the harbor. Look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see where this print is kept.