Zeilschepen op het water 1830 - 1860

Albertus van Beest was a Dutch artist known for his marine paintings. "Zeilschepen op het water" (Sailing ships on the water) is a delicate pencil sketch of a Dutch harbor scene, featuring several ships at anchor. Van Beest masterfully captures the serene atmosphere of the harbor, with the ships reflecting in the calm water and a few birds soaring overhead. The sketch, dating from 1830 to 1860, provides a glimpse into the maritime life of the period and is a fine example of his work.