Deel van het scheepsdek van een VOC-schip by Jan Brandes

Deel van het scheepsdek van een VOC-schip Possibly 1785 - 1788

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aged paper

toned paper

water colours

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

coffee painting

underpainting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Deel van het scheepsdek van een VOC-schip" (Part of the ship's deck of a VOC ship) is a watercolor sketch by Dutch artist Jan Brandes, dating back to 1785-1788. The small drawing depicts a portion of a ship's deck, likely from a Dutch East India Company (VOC) vessel, showcasing the intricate details of the ship's construction. The work is an example of Brandes's detailed observation of maritime life and his interest in capturing the specifics of ship design.