Schepen voor een kust 1585 - 1588

"Ships off a Coast" is a small-scale engraving by Dutch artist Hendrick Goltzius, created between 1585-1588. The print depicts a seascape with several ships sailing on a choppy sea. Goltzius, renowned for his mastery of line and detail, uses meticulous cross-hatching to create a sense of depth and texture in the water and the ships. The scene is dominated by a large ship with a prominent sail, while smaller vessels are depicted in the background, adding a sense of scale and motion to the composition. The print is a fine example of the artist's ability to capture the dynamism and beauty of the natural world. It is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.