Zeilschip op een stormachtige zee bij een rotspartij 1840

"Zeilschip op een stormachtige zee bij een rotspartij" (Sailing ship on a stormy sea near a cliff), is a watercolor painting by Johannes Tavenraat, a Dutch artist known for his seascapes. Created in 1840, this artwork depicts a dramatic scene of a ship caught in a tempestuous sea. The ship is almost fully submerged, emphasizing the ferocity of the storm. The rough brushstrokes, muted palette, and focus on the crashing waves convey a sense of turmoil and the vulnerability of human existence in the face of nature's power. This work is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the artistic interpretations of the sea during the 19th century.