Driemaster met volle zeilen 1656

"Driemaster met volle zeilen" (1656) is a pen drawing by Dutch artist Caspar van den Bos depicting a three-masted sailing ship with full sails, as the title suggests, sailing through the sea. The drawing is created in a highly detailed and realistic style, capturing the ship's intricate rigging and the movement of the waves. The artwork is a testament to the golden age of Dutch maritime trade, which saw a surge in shipbuilding and exploration. The use of pen and ink, a common medium for drawings of the period, creates a sense of detail and realism, capturing the essence of the ship and its movement. The drawing, measuring only 77 mm in height and 80 mm in width, showcases the artist's mastery of detail and composition, even within such a small format.