Vissersbootje voor de kust op kalme zee by Albertus van Beest

Vissersbootje voor de kust op kalme zee 1830 - 1860

photo of handprinted image

shape in negative space

natural shape and form

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

curved letter used

ink colored

watercolour illustration

shading experimentation

"Vissersbootje voor de kust op kalme zee" (Fishing Boat off the Coast on a Calm Sea) is a delicate pencil drawing by Albertus van Beest, a Dutch artist known for his maritime scenes. Created between 1830 and 1860, the artwork captures a peaceful moment on the water. A single fishing boat, its sail billowing gently, dominates the composition. The subtle depiction of the coastline in the distance and a few seabirds adds to the serene atmosphere. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases van Beest's talent for capturing the tranquility of the sea.