Walvisjagers bij een ijsschots 1830 - 1860

"Walvisjagers bij een ijsschots" (Whale Hunters by an Ice Floe) is a maritime painting by Dutch artist Albertus van Beest, created between 1830 and 1860. The artwork depicts a scene of whale hunting, with a whaling ship in the distance and a small boat full of men rowing towards a whale spouting water in the foreground. This dramatic scene, painted in a realistic style, showcases Van Beest's talent for capturing the movement of the sea and the figures within it. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, this piece provides a glimpse into the Dutch whaling industry of the 19th century.