What is the thematic context of View from the Nieuwe Maas River towards the City of Vlaardingen?

dutch naval dominance, sea trade & commerce, european exploration, power, wealth, and status, maritime realism style, backhuysen's signature scene

Artwork Info: View from the Nieuwe Maas River towards the City of Vlaardingen

Q: What topics does View from the Nieuwe Maas River towards the City of Vlaardingen explore?

maritime history, dutch golden age, naval power, stormy seas, coastal landscape, ship painting, european art

View from the Nieuwe Maas River towards the City of Vlaardingen

Baroque
1680
98.0 x 119.0 cm

ludolf backhuysen i (1630 – 1708)

Explore Ludolf Backhuysen’s stunning maritime paintings! Master of realism & stormy seas, his Dutch Golden Age works depict ships, battles & coastal life.

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Title: View from the Nieuwe Maas River towards the City of Vlaardingen
Artist: ludolf backhuysen i
Year: 1680
Original dimensions: 98.0 x 119.0 cm
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Public domain
Movement: Baroque
Creative period: Mature Period
Corpus context: dutch naval dominance, wealth
Main color: Putty

View from the Nieuwe Maas River towards the City of Vlaardingen

ludolf backhuysen i (1630 – 1708)

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