Ships on a calm sea

4.3 x 12.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 803153

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Description

3 masted merchant-man, a flute, with all sails furled except lower foresail, is anchored. Another seen from stern is behind; a third in distance centre. Other ships on horizon. A whale (?) sprouts to the right. Unsigned. 1st state of 3.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)
(etcher)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

etching

Measurements

4.3 x 12.0 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
General Subject Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Vessels (marine)
Ships
Cargo ships
References

Other number(s)

Hollstein : Hollstein, F.W.H., 1996. The New Hollstein: German Engravings Etchings and Woodcuts 1400-1700, Amsterdam – Hollstein 227

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