Dutch Freighters or Flutes (Naues Mercantoriæ Hollandicæ, vulgo VLIETEN) 1647
wenceslaushollar
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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boat
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ship
# print
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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pen-ink sketch
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watercolour illustration
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pencil art
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watercolor
"Dutch Freighters or Flutes (Naues Mercantoriæ Hollandicæ, vulgo VLIETEN)" is an etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, created in 1647. The print depicts a fleet of Dutch merchant ships known as "fluits," which were heavily used for transport in the 17th century. The detailed rendering of the ships showcases Hollar's skill in capturing intricate details, while the overall composition emphasizes the importance of Dutch maritime trade during the Golden Age. The work is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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