Gaffelkaag, gaffelschip of lichter 1831

"Gaffelkaag, gaffelschip of lichter" (1831) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Pieter le Comte (1802-1849). The drawing depicts a traditional Dutch gaff-rigged sailing vessel, likely a "lichter" (a type of barge), in a calm harbor. The simple composition and detailed rendering of the ship, with a focus on its rigging and structure, are characteristic of le Comte’s work. This detailed depiction is a valuable record of a type of ship that was important in the Netherlands’ maritime history, now on display at the Rijksmuseum.