Zeilschip voor anker in kalm water 1873

Johannes Huygens’s watercolor painting *Zeilschip voor anker in kalm water* (1873) depicts a ship with its sails lowered, gently bobbing on calm waters. The ship is the main focus of the composition, capturing the details of its rigging, sails, and hull. The soft, muted tones of the watercolor create a sense of peacefulness and tranquility, highlighting the beauty of the maritime landscape. *Zeilschip voor anker in kalm water* exemplifies Huygens’s fascination with the sea and his skill in capturing the subtle nuances of light and atmosphere. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of marine painting, a genre popular in the 19th century.