Gezicht op de kust 1617 - 1660

"Gezicht op de kust" (View of the Coast), a 17th-century etching by Matthieu van Plattenberg, depicts a serene harbor scene. The circular composition, common in Dutch Golden Age art, provides a panoramic perspective of the coastline with ships at anchor, a fortified building, and a bustling waterfront. The detailed rendering of the ships and the atmospheric sky demonstrate the artist's mastery of etching technique. This work, created during Plattenberg's prolific period, reflects the fascination with maritime life and the power of the sea in 17th-century Dutch culture.