Zeilboten op zee 1867 - 1890

"Zeilboten op zee" (Sailing Boats at Sea), an etching by Philip Zilcken, depicts a serene seascape. Created between 1867 and 1890, the artwork showcases Zilcken's mastery of the medium, using delicate lines to capture the subtle movement of the water and the weight of the sailing boats. The piece, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artist's fascination with maritime subjects, capturing the tranquility of the open sea with an understated beauty.