Artwork
Vessels in the Mouth of a River
Vessels in the Mouth of a River is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van de Cappelle. It dates from 1655 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
About this work
Overview
Vessels in the Mouth of a River, an oil painting created in 1655 by Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van de Cappelle, captures a serene maritime scene at a river's mouth, showcasing the artist's penchant for seascapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a tranquil river mouth scene with a rowed longboat in the foreground and sailboats in the distance, reflecting van de Cappelle's specialization in marine subjects.
Technique & Style
Van de Cappelle employed muted colors to evoke calmness, blending sky and water in harmony. The composition features depth and perspective, with meticulous details on boats and subtle light play on the water.
History & Provenance
Created in 1655 by Jan van de Cappelle, a prominent Amsterdam artist who also managed his family's dyeworks. The painting is currently part of the collection at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan van de Cappelle (or Joannes / van der / Capelle in various combinations; 25 January 1626 (baptized) – 22 December 1679 (buried)) was a Dutch Golden Age painter of seascapes and winter landscapes, also notable as an industrialist and…
