Bomschuit 1797 - 1838

"Bomschuit" is a pencil and watercolor drawing by Johannes Christiaan Schotel, a Dutch artist known for his maritime subjects. The artwork, created between 1797 and 1838, depicts a bomschuit, a type of Dutch sailing vessel used for bombarding coastal fortifications. The drawing, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Schotel's meticulous detail in capturing the ship's structural features and the use of subtle washes to suggest the texture of wood and the reflection of light on the water. This drawing exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and keen eye for detail of Dutch marine art in the early 19th century.