Boot op het water 1797 - 1838

"Boot op het water" is a pencil drawing by Johannes Christiaan Schotel, a Dutch artist active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a simple but powerful image of a boat resting on the water. The minimalist composition and delicate lines emphasize the form and texture of the boat, highlighting Schotel's skill in capturing details of everyday life. This work is a fine example of Schotel's talent for landscape and maritime scenes, which he often depicted in his drawings and watercolors.