Schepen aan de kust 1797 - 1838

"Schepen aan de kust" (Ships at the Coast) is a watercolor painting by Johannes Christiaan Schotel, a Dutch artist born in 1787. Completed between 1797 and 1838, the artwork depicts a scene of boats navigating choppy waters off a coastline. The depiction of the boats, the churning water, and the overcast sky suggests a potentially stormy sea, with the smaller boat even appearing to be beached on the shore. Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, the painting is a testament to Schotel's skill in capturing the drama of maritime life.