Artwork
Harbour of Rotterdam
Harbour of Rotterdam is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Lieve Verschuier. It dates from 1655 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
Harbour of Rotterdam is a 1655 oil painting by Lieve Verschuier, capturing a dynamic scene of the Rotterdam Harbour during the Dutch Golden Age.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the bustling activity of Rotterdam's harbour, showcasing Dutch maritime prowess through numerous tall ships bearing Dutch flags, amidst a backdrop of the city's architecture and a cloudy sky.
Technique & Style
Verschuier employed a vibrant colour palette, contrasting deep blues and greys of the water and sky with lighter hues of the buildings and ships, conveying a sense of energy and movement within the harbour.
History & Provenance
Created in 1655, the painting is now part of the collection at the National Museum of Ancient Art.
Context
Painted during the Dutch Golden Age, this work reflects the era's maritime dominance and the significance of Rotterdam as a major port city.
Artist & collection
Arrival of William of Orange in Rotterdam
View of Amsterdam with the IJ
A marine sham-fight on the Y before Amsterdam
Fleet Manoeuvres Performed in the Usselmeer for Peter I During His Visit to Amsterdam
Caulking ships at the Bothuisje (flounder shed) on the Y at Amsterdam
Dutch Ships off a Northern Coast
Ships in the River Maas off Rotterdam
The Man-of-War Brielle on the River Maas off Rotterdam