Zeilboot op stormachtige zee 1814

"Zeilboot op stormachtige zee" (Sailing Boat on a Stormy Sea), a 1814 etching by Dutch artist Ernst Willem Jan Bagelaar, depicts a small sailboat tossed about in a raging sea. Bagelaar, known for his maritime scenes, captures the drama of the situation through the dynamic waves and the ship's precarious position. The print, measuring 100 mm by 156 mm, exemplifies the Romantic era's fascination with nature's power and the fragility of human life. The artist's detailed depiction of the storm and the boat's struggle against the elements creates a sense of urgency and invites viewers to imagine the sailors' fight for survival.