Tweemaster 1797 - 1838

"Tweemaster" is a pencil drawing by Johannes Christiaan Schotel, housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing, dated between 1797 and 1838, depicts a detailed plan of a two-masted sailing ship, likely a merchant vessel. The drawing's technical precision highlights Schotel's interest in maritime subjects and his talent for capturing the intricate details of shipbuilding. The use of pencil on paper creates a sense of immediacy and rough sketches, characteristic of maritime drawings of the time.