Zeilschepen 1870 - 1909

"Zeilschepen" (Sailing Ships), an etching by Willem Bastiaan Tholen, depicts a seascape of two sailing vessels on a choppy sea. The artist, known for his maritime paintings and etchings, used the etching technique to capture the movement of the ships and the water. The copper plate, measuring 309 mm x 441 mm, showcases the artist's precise and detailed style. This etching, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Tholen's keen observation of nature and his mastery of the etching technique.