Afgemeerde zeilschepen c. 1841 - 1865

"Afgemeerde zeilschepen" is a pencil drawing created between 1841 and 1865 by Dutch artist Petrus Johannes Schotel (1808-1865). The work depicts a line of sailboats moored in a harbor, with the delicate lines of the ships and masts rendered with minimal detail. This minimalist style, typical of Schotel’s drawings, focuses attention on the peaceful scene of ships at rest, emphasizing the simplicity and beauty of the subject. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum.