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Ships on the high seas fleeing the storm, reduced sails, shaken by the strong waves. Oil on wood, around 1640, by Pieter Mulier (1615-1670)
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Ships on the high seas fleeing the storm, reduced sails, shaken by the strong waves. Oil on wood, around 1640, by Pieter Mulier (1615-1670)
MMM5459698 Ships on the high seas fleeing the storm, reduced sails, shaken by the strong waves. Oil on wood, around 1640, by Pieter Mulier (1615-1670). by Mulier, Pieter the Elder (1615-70); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Ships on the high seas fleeing the storm, reduced sails, shaken by the strong waves. Oil on wood, around 1640, by Pieter Mulier (1615-1670).); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This oil painting by Pieter Mulier depicts the intense drama of ships on the high seas fleeing a powerful storm. The artist masterfully captures the chaos and danger of the situation, with reduced sails and vessels being tossed about by strong waves. The turbulent sea adds to the sense of urgency as these brave sailors navigate through treacherous waters.
Painted around 1640, this work exemplifies Mulier's skill in capturing maritime scenes with incredible detail and realism. The viewer can almost feel the spray of seawater and hear the creaking of wooden hulls as these ships battle against nature's fury.
Mulier's use of light and shadow creates a dynamic composition that draws the eye towards the center where the action unfolds. The dark clouds overhead hint at even more challenges ahead for these seafarers, making this painting both visually striking and emotionally evocative.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this piece is a testament to Mulier's talent as an artist and his ability to convey both beauty and danger in his works. It serves as a reminder of the bravery and resilience required to sail through storms both literal and metaphorical.
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