Calm Sea
Simon de Vlieger
key Notes:
Realism, Tranquility
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Dimensions:
14 3/4 x 17 1/2 in. (37.5 x 44.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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Painted after 1640, this work exemplifies Simon de Vlieger’s refinement of Dutch marine painting, where meticulous observation of nature meets a poetic sense of tranquility. Rather than dramatizing the sea’s power, de Vlieger presents it as a place of peace and order, reflecting the Dutch Republic’s maritime pride and mastery during its Golden Age.
Description of the work:
Calm Sea by Simon de Vlieger
Calm Sea depicts a serene expanse of still water under a luminous sky, its glassy surface reflecting the subtle gradations of light and cloud. A few ships rest motionless in the distance, their forms softened by atmosphere, conveying a quiet balance between sea and sky.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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