The Herring Bark
1714
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1714
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows three big ships on a choppy sea. The lines are loose and quick, like they were drawn fast. The waves look rough, and the ships have tall masts with lots of ropes and sails. The artist focused on the ships’ details—you can see the decks, cannons, and even the crew moving around. The drawing looks like it was made with a red-brown pen or chalk. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style shaped art in the 1700s.
