A shipwreck with figures coming ashore 

Claude-Joseph Vernet was a renowned French painter specializing in seascapes and marine subjects. This painting, depicting a dramatic shipwreck, showcases Vernet's mastery of depicting tumultuous seas and stormy weather. The ship is sinking, with its masts breaking, amidst towering waves and dark, swirling clouds. The scene is filled with a sense of urgency and peril, as figures scramble to safety on the rocky shore. Vernet's use of light and shadow adds depth and drama to the scene, highlighting the chaos and desperation of the situation.