Vissersvloot op de Maas 1851 - 1902

"Vissersvloot op de Maas" (Fishing Fleet on the Meuse) is a black and white etching by Dutch artist Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande, created between 1851 and 1902. The artwork depicts a fleet of sailing ships, possibly fishing vessels, moving through the waters of the Meuse River. This piece, now located in the Rijksmuseum, showcases 's-Gravesande's mastery of depicting realistic water and atmospheric conditions, characteristic of the Barbizon school of art. The artist's detailed representation of the vessels and their movements, along with the serene depiction of the river and sky, creates a sense of tranquility and evokes the beauty of the natural world.