Rijksmuseum

Schipbreuk op een rotsachtige kust

Date

c. 1837

Medium

canvas, oil paint (paint)

Institution

Rijksmuseum

This painting is a highlight of Dutch Romanticism. It represents the insignificance of man in the face of nature. During a storm, a three-master has struck a rock and foundered. The crew desperately combs the beach in search of survivors. Rays of sun pierce through the gloomy sky and afford a view of the overwhelming sheer cliffs, which make the people seem even smaller.

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