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English Ships in a Rough Sea by Jan Porcellis

English Ships in a Rough Sea

Jan Porcellis · 1608

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Artist
Jan Porcellis
Date
1608
Location
National Maritime Museum
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THE ARTIST

Jan Porcellis

Jan Porcellis revolutionized marine painting by shifting focus from grand ships to the dramatic, often overcast, interplay of sea and sky.

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