Zeilschip 1906 - 1945

"Zeilschip" (Sailing Ship) is a pencil drawing on paper created by Dutch artist Reijer Stolk between 1906 and 1945. The artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a sailing ship in a minimalist style. Stolk's use of hatching and lines captures the form and movement of the ship, while leaving much of the background undefined. The drawing's simplicity allows the viewer to focus on the essence of the ship's form and evokes a sense of the vastness of the sea. This work exemplifies Stolk's interest in capturing the essence of his subjects through simplified forms and expressive lines.