Zeilschepen 1762

"Zeilschepen" (Sailing Ships) is a 1762 drawing by John Greenwood, a celebrated American artist known for his maritime scenes and portraits. The work depicts a fleet of ships at sea, captured in delicate detail with subtle washes of gray. The artist’s precise rendering of the sails, hulls, and rigging suggests his keen observation and interest in the seafaring world. Greenwood's meticulous draftsmanship and atmospheric rendering demonstrate his skill as a marine artist and contribute to the overall realism of this captivating depiction of naval life.