Varend zeilschip c. 1648

This simple yet detailed pen and ink drawing, "Varend zeilschip," depicts a sailing ship in profile view, created by Dutch Golden Age painter Harmen ter Borch around 1648. The work is a testament to the artist's meticulous observation of his surroundings and his skilled execution of the medium. The ship, with its billowing sails and rippling waves, captures the spirit of the Dutch maritime tradition, a key theme within Dutch Golden Age painting. The drawing is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection and is a valuable example of ter Borch's artistic talent.