Caulking of a Vessel 1660 - 1686

"Caulking of a Vessel" is a Dutch Golden Age maritime painting by Lieve Pietersz. Verschuier, painted between 1660 and 1686. The oil-on-canvas painting depicts a scene of workers caulking a large vessel in a harbor, with a calm sea and cloudy sky in the background. The painting showcases Verschuier's expertise in depicting the details of shipbuilding and the daily lives of people involved in the maritime industry. This painting is a testament to the importance of seafaring in the Dutch Golden Age, showcasing the nation's economic and cultural prosperity through its thriving shipbuilding industry.