Kustvaarder met gehesen zeilen 1842

"Kustvaarder met gehesen zeilen" (Coastal Vessel with Sails Hoisted) is a detailed etching by Egidius Linnig, created in 1842. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a coastal vessel with sails billowing in the wind, anchored in a Dutch waterway. Linnig's skill in etching is evident in the fine lines and delicate shading that define the ship and its surroundings, creating a sense of tranquility and realism. The composition places the vessel in the center, drawing the viewer's eye to its prominent form against the background of the calm water and a distant shoreline. This small but meticulous etching captures the essence of Dutch maritime life in the mid-19th century.