Artwork

Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port

Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port, by Frans Huys, ink
Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port, by Frans Huys, ink

Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Frans Huys. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Armed Four-Master Sailing towards a Port is a print engraved by Frans Huys on laid paper in 1565.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a four-masted sailing ship navigating through turbulent waters towards a port, with a cityscape featuring buildings and a church steeple in the background. The ship is elaborately detailed, with visible ropes, sails, and a figurehead.

Technique & Style

The image showcases Huys' skillful use of engraving techniques, including cross-hatching, to achieve a textured and detailed representation of the ship and its surroundings.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Frans Huys

Artist

Frans Huys

Frans Huys (1522–1562) was an artist, born in Antwerp.

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