Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

Justus De Verwer — Sailing Boats In A Breeze
Justus De Verwer

Sailing Boats In A Breeze

A dynamic seascape depicting sailing vessels navigating choppy waters beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled sky, rendered with masterful attention to the movement of wind and waves. De Verwer employs rich, earthy tones and fluid brushwork characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age maritime tradition to capture the raw energy of boats at the mercy of a stiff breeze. Executed in oil on oak panel, the work bears on its reverse the branded mark of an unidentified panel maker, offering a glimpse into the specialized craft networks that supported artistic production in the period.

Medium
oil on oak panel, the reverse branded with an anonymous panel maker's mark

🔨 Auction Lot

The SØR Rusche Collection Online

May 1, 2019

Estimate: $6,000$8,000

Lot 220

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

About this work

Justus De Verwer, Sailing Boats In A Breeze

A dynamic seascape depicting sailing vessels navigating choppy waters beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled sky, rendered with masterful attention to the movement of wind and waves. De Verwer employs rich, earthy tones and fluid brushwork characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age maritime tradition to capture the raw energy of boats at the mercy of a stiff breeze. Executed in oil on oak panel, the work bears on its reverse the branded mark of an unidentified panel maker, offering a glimpse into the specialized craft networks that supported artistic production in the period.

Medium
oil on oak panel, the reverse branded with an anonymous panel maker's mark
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Seascape, Dynamic, Naval, Landscape, Dutch, Water, Oil On Panel, Earth Tones, 17th Century, Sailing Boats