Gezicht op een scheepstimmerwerf 1742 - 1784

"Gezicht op een scheepstimmerwerf" (View of a Shipyard) is an etching by Dutch artist Hendrik Spilman, created between 1742 and 1784. It depicts a bustling scene of shipbuilding, with men working on boats and preparing materials. The composition is typical of Dutch landscape art, featuring a detailed depiction of everyday life and a focus on the natural world. Spilman, known for his detailed depictions of everyday scenes, captures the beauty of the Dutch landscape and the hard work of the people who built the ships that sailed the world. This etching, now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, is a glimpse into the history of shipbuilding and a testament to Spilman's artistic talent.