Zeilschepen op een woelige zee c. 1825 - 1875

"Zeilschepen op een woelige zee" (Sailing Ships on a Rough Sea) is a pencil drawing by Petrus Johannes Schotel, a prominent Dutch artist known for his maritime paintings. This sketch, dated between 1825 and 1875, captures the dramatic scene of ships battling a turbulent sea. The artist's use of delicate lines and subtle shading brings a sense of movement and atmosphere to the scene, highlighting the power of nature and the resilience of sailors at sea. Now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, the drawing offers a glimpse into the artist's creative process and the maritime world that inspired his work.