Zeilschip op kalm water c. 1840 - 1843

Sybrand Altmann's "Zeilschip op kalm water" is a pencil sketch of a sailing ship, dated c. 1840-1843. This simple drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the ship's elegant form with minimal detail, focusing on the lines of the sails and hull. The artist, known for his marine paintings, utilizes this sketch as a study of the ship's structure and its interaction with the calm water. This artwork provides insight into the artist's artistic process and his fascination with the maritime world.