Kustlandschap met een zeilschip 1621 - 1672

"Kustlandschap met een zeilschip" (Coastal Landscape with a Sailing Ship), a 17th-century etching by François Collignon, depicts a picturesque scene of a coastal town with a sailing ship in the foreground. The artist, known for his detailed landscapes, captures the tranquility of the scene through the use of delicate lines. The composition highlights the architecture of the town, with its walls and towers, and the sail of the ship as a focal point. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Dutch Golden Age art, showcasing the fascination with the sea and its landscapes.