Morning 1646 - 1708

Ludolf Bakhuizen's "Morning" (1646-1708) is a Dutch Golden Age seascape depicting a fleet of sailing boats, including a large sloop with a raised stern, navigating a calm stretch of water. The painting’s emphasis on light and atmospheric effects, evident in the hazy sky, is characteristic of Bakhuizen’s artistic style. The artwork, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases the Dutch fascination with maritime life and the skill of Bakhuizen in capturing the beauty and tranquility of a maritime dawn.