Hollandske orlogsfartøjer 1630 - 1708

"Hollandske orlogsfartøjer" (Dutch Warships) is a 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Ludolf Bakhuizen. The artwork depicts a fleet of Dutch ships sailing on a choppy sea with a distant city in the background. Bakhuizen, a master of maritime scenes, skillfully captures the movement of the ships and the turbulent water through the use of detailed hatching and cross-hatching techniques. This etching, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Bakhuizen's ability to convey the power and drama of the sea, solidifying his reputation as one of the leading maritime artists of his time.