Snik 1791

"Snik" is a 1791 etching by Gerrit Groenewegen, a Dutch artist known for his depictions of boats and maritime life. The artwork depicts a single-masted sailing vessel, known as a "snik," navigating a waterway, with a small town visible in the background. Groenewegen's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the ship's rigging, the texture of the water, and the figures on board. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age fascination with the sea and maritime trade.