Seestück mit holländischer salutierenden Yacht

A Shipping Scene with a Dutch Yacht firing a Salute

Glassy reflections and limp sails suggest calm seas, but this majestic scene is imbued with drama. Clouds massed in the towering sky balance the placement of the ships and contrast with the bright water below. An important personage is being welcomed aboard the Dutch yacht at the centre of the scene, whilst a barge rows away at right.