Artwork
Seestück
Seestück is an unspecified painting by Pieter de Zeelander. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Seestück is a 1647 seascape painting by Dutch artist Pieter de Zeelander, known as Kaper, featuring multiple ships battling a turbulent sea, now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures the intensity of a storm at sea, with at least three ships struggling against powerful waves and a dark, cloud-filled sky, conveying the awe-inspiring force of nature.
Technique & Style
De Zeelander employed deep shadows and chiaroscuro to create a dramatic, high-contrast depiction of rough waters and the turmoil of the ships, though details of the vessels are somewhat obscured.
History & Provenance
Created in 1647 by Pieter de Zeelander (c. 1620-?, Haarlem), who later worked in Rome, the painting is now housed in the Alte Pinakothek.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter de Zeelander (nickname Kaper) (c. 1620 in Haarlem – after 1650 in Rome) was a Dutch painter who specialized in seascapes.
