Schipbreuk 1830 - 1860

"Schipbreuk" (Shipwreck) is a pencil drawing created by Dutch artist Albertus van Beest (1820-1860) sometime between 1830 and 1860. The drawing depicts a dramatic scene of a ship in distress with smaller boats struggling in the rough seas. Van Beest's keen eye for detail is evident in the meticulously rendered sails and the turbulent waves. This poignant scene is a reminder of the dangers faced by sailors at sea, a theme that resonated with audiences of the time. The drawing is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.