Et orlog skib til ankers i en storm 1805

"Et orlog skib til ankers i en storm" (A Ship of War at Anchor in a Storm) is a watercolor painting by Niels Truslew, a Danish artist known for his maritime art. The painting, created in 1805, depicts a Danish warship with its sails furled, anchored in a choppy sea, with a turbulent sky above. The scene evokes the power and drama of the sea, emphasizing the strength of the ship despite the storm. This small watercolor, housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, provides a glimpse into the world of naval warfare and maritime art in early 19th-century Denmark.