Artwork
Seaside in Scheveningen with fishing boats
Seaside in Scheveningen with fishing boats is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Simon de Vlieger. It dates from 1637 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
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Overview
Seaside in Scheveningen with fishing boats is a 17th-century oil painting by Dutch artist Simon de Vlieger, capturing a serene coastal scene near Scheveningen.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on the maritime culture of the Dutch Golden Age, depicting fishing boats at rest on the shore, with the sea and distant buildings composing the background.
Technique & Style
De Vlieger employed his mastery of light effects to create depth and atmosphere, characteristically invoking a sense of tranquility through the play of light on water.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1637, the work is now part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection, reflecting de Vlieger's contribution to Dutch marine and beach scene art.
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Artist
Simon de Vlieger (c. 1601 – buried 13 March 1653) was a Dutch painter, draughtsman and designer of tapestries, etchings, stained glass windows. While he is mainly known for his marine paintings, he also painted beach…
