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Ships in a Storm on a Rocky Coast by Jan Porcellis

Ships in a Storm on a Rocky Coast

Jan Porcellis · 1615

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Artist
Jan Porcellis
Date
1615
Location
Hallwyl 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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