Artwork
Seesturmszene
Seesturmszene is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Matthieu van Plattenberg. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Seesturmszene is a 1630 painting by Matthieu van Plattenberg, a Flemish artist known for his landscapes and seascapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a turbulent marine scene, with a large wave crashing in the foreground and ships struggling to stay afloat in the background, conveying the power and energy of the ocean.
Technique & Style
Van Plattenberg employed bold brushstrokes and vivid colors to capture the dynamic movement of the scene, utilizing chiaroscuro to create a sense of volume and depth through strong contrasts between light and dark.
History & Provenance
The work is now held in the Alte Pinakothek, exemplifying the Flemish Baroque style, which emphasized dramatic natural scenes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Matthieu or Matthijs van Plattenberg, known in France as Matthieu de Plattemontagne, Matthieu de Platte Montagne and Matthieu Montaigne (1607 or 1608 – 19 September 1660) was a Flemish Baroque painter, draughtsman,…
At Sea, Signalling a Passing Steamer
Bewegte See
Seesturm mit Schiffbruch
Seestück
Et orlogsskib efter fransk konstruktion i færd med at kappe de master, der er gået over bord i en storm
Dutch Men-of-War in a Storm off a Rocky Coast
Dutch Men-of-War in a Storm off a Rocky Coast
Et orlogsskib efter fransk konstruktion i færd med at kappe de master, der er gået over bord i en storm
Marine
Sailing Boats in a Tempest
Foundering
Seesturm