A Mediterranean Harbour 1638 - 1677

"A Mediterranean Harbour" is a 17th-century landscape painting by Reinier Nooms, also known as "Zeeman." The painting depicts a serene, idyllic river scene, with a small boat sailing on the calm water. The scene is framed by lush trees in the foreground, and a distant castle sits atop a hill, indicating a medieval fortress. The composition, with its balanced elements and tranquil atmosphere, is characteristic of Dutch Golden Age landscape painting, which emphasized the beauty of nature and the harmonious relationship between humans and their surroundings.