Calm Sea
The Met
Artist: Simon de Vlieger(Dutch, Rotterdam (?) ca. 1600/1601–1653 Weesp)
Date: after 1640
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 14 3/4 x 17 1/2 in. (37.5 x 44.5 cm)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1906
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A cloudy seascape with several boats and figures near a shore, under an overcast sky
Detailed Description
A marine scene depicts a vast, cloudy sky and a wide expanse of water. The sky, occupying the upper two-thirds of the canvas, features large, billowy clouds in shades of grey and white, with hints of pale blue peeking through. The scene is illuminated by diffused, soft light. The water in the lower third is a dark, muted blue-grey, with subtle ripples and waves visible across its surface. In the right foreground, a large, dark-hulled boat with a tall mast and a light yellow, furled sail is positioned. A small white flag flies from the top of its mast. Adjacent to this main boat, a smaller, dark rowboat holds two figures, one standing and one seated, appearing to interact with the larger vessel. To the far right, another small, dark structure or boat is partially visible with a single figure. Further out on the water, towards the left and center, two smaller sailboats with single masts and sails are faintly visible on the hazy horizon line. The overall color palette is subdued.
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