Kustlandschap met storm op zee en vuurbaken 1739 - 1740

Giuliano Giampiccoli's "Kustlandschap met storm op zee en vuurbaken" (1739-1740), now in the Rijksmuseum, is a dramatic etching depicting a stormy seascape. The viewer is presented with a towering lighthouse, seemingly perched atop a rocky cliff, against a background of crashing waves and a distant, stormy sky. This etching, created during the Dutch Golden Age, captures the power and beauty of nature while providing a glimpse into the challenges faced by those who sail the seas. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth and realism to this captivating scene, highlighting the dramatic elements of the seascape.