A Seascape with Figures by a Boat on a Shore, Ludolf Bakhuysen
The painting is one of the highlights within his much rarer tranquil, harmoniously designed coastal scenes. Under an expressive cloudy sky, two figures move forward on the beach, watched by two spectators. A kaag lies on the sand, its sails still hoisted. Through a strong contrast between light and dark, Bakhuysen creates a great liveliness in the painting.
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