Zeilschepen op ruwe zee 1668 - 1677

"Zeilschepen op ruwe zee" (Sailing Ships in a Rough Sea), a small drawing by Pieter Coopse, depicts a dramatic scene of shipwrecked vessels. The artwork features several sailing ships, some partially submerged in the turbulent water. The scene is rendered in sepia tones, with washes of brown and gray, highlighting the rough sea and stormy sky. This small, intimate drawing is a testament to Coopse's keen observation and skilled use of watercolor. The detail of the wrecked ships and figures in the foreground evoke a sense of both chaos and human resilience.