The Navy's Frigate 'Rotterdam' on the Maas off Rotterdam 1807

Nicolaas Baur's 1807 painting, "The Navy's Frigate 'Rotterdam' on the Maas off Rotterdam," depicts the Dutch warship "Rotterdam" at anchor in the Maas River. The frigate is the central focus of the painting, with its sails billowing in the wind and its hull reflecting the light of the sky. The composition is dominated by the ship, with smaller boats and the distant cityscape of Rotterdam providing scale. The painting showcases the skilled maritime art of the early 19th century, offering a glimpse into the world of Dutch naval power and the importance of shipping in the Netherlands.