Oosterschelde voor Bergen op Zoom 1648

"Oosterschelde voor Bergen op Zoom" (1648), a delicate pencil drawing by Jan de Bisschop, captures a serene scene of sailing ships on the Oosterschelde, a broad estuary in the Netherlands. This drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with the sea and its influence on daily life. The minimalist depiction of the ships and the expansive, open sky creates a sense of tranquility and the vastness of the sea. The subtle details of the waves and the horizon line highlight de Bisschop's skill in capturing the essence of the Dutch landscape.