Schoener Willem Barentsz en een roeiboot voor de kust c. 1880s

This sketch, "Schoener Willem Barentsz en een roeiboot voor de kust," by Dutch artist Louis Apol, is a quick and expressive study of a sailing ship and rowboat in the sea. Created in the 1880s, the work is a masterful example of Apol's use of charcoal to capture the movement of the vessels and the choppy water. The sketch is a valuable glimpse into the artist's process and his fascination with the sea. This artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum and offers a visual testament to Apol's early interest in maritime scenes.