Shipping by the Dutch Coast

Private collection

landscape

The present canvas shows a fishing fleet off the Dutch coast navigating choppy waters. In the far background, a Dutch man-o'war can be seen. The painting is monogrammed on the barrel lower right: 'L.

About the Artist

Ludolf Backhuysen

1630 – 1708

Dutch marine painter, active mainly in Amsterdam. After the van de Veldes moved to England in 1672, Backhuysen became the most popular marine painter in Holland. He captures the drama and movement of ships, but seldom achieves the poetic effects of either van de Velde the Younger or Jan van de Capelle.

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