Gezicht op een zuidelijke haven met schepen en boten op het woeste water 18th century

This anonymous 18th-century watercolor depicts a dramatic scene of a southern port during a storm. The turbulent water is depicted in great detail, as is the city that sits perched atop a hill. The viewer is given a glimpse of the lives of the port workers as they try to secure their vessels amidst the stormy weather. While the artist remains unknown, the depiction of the port and the storm creates a sense of drama and realism that is characteristic of 18th-century European painting.