Zeegezicht 1708 - 1781

pieteridserts

shading

pencil drawn

amateur sketch

natural shape and form

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

shading experimentation

shadow overcast

"Zeegezicht" (Seascape) is a watercolor drawing by Dutch artist Pieter Idserts, created between 1708 and 1781. The work depicts a tranquil seascape with several ships sailing in the distance under a sky filled with fluffy clouds. The composition features a prominent horizon line, showcasing Idserts' mastery of depicting light and atmosphere in his seascapes. This drawing is a fine example of the Dutch seascape tradition, which flourished in the 17th and 18th centuries.