Schip in een storm met touwen vastgehouden door mannen op de kust 1838 - 1912

"Schip in een storm met touwen vastgehouden door mannen op de kust" (Ship in a storm held by ropes by men on the coast) is a pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Isaac Weissenbruch, created between 1838 and 1912. The drawing depicts a dramatic scene of a ship caught in a violent storm, with men on the shore desperately trying to hold it in place with ropes. The use of hatching and cross-hatching creates a sense of movement and energy in the waves and the sky, while the figures on the shore provide a stark contrast to the chaotic scene on the water. This powerful depiction of a natural disaster highlights the resilience of humans in the face of adversity. The drawing is a testament to Weissenbruch's skill as a draftsman and his ability to capture the intensity and drama of the natural world.