A "Duinopschuit," a Smaller Sailing Boat, and a Rowboat c. 1656

Reinier Nooms, better known as Zeeman, was a Dutch artist who specialized in marine scenes. This etching, titled "A 'Duinopschuit,' a Smaller Sailing Boat, and a Rowboat," is a fine example of his work. It depicts a variety of Dutch boats, with a focus on the small sailing vessels known as “duinopschuiten”. The scene is characteristic of Zeeman's style, capturing the movement of boats in a calm body of water. The etching's fine detail and realistic depiction of the scene make it a valuable addition to the study of Dutch maritime art.