Fishing Boats in a Shallow Sea

Coastal craft are shown in a rough sea, with a town and church tower on the horizon to the right. The principal boat in the foreground flies the flag of the States General. The boat in the centre-left is probably a weyschuit used as a small open fishing boat on the Zuider Zee. On the far right, a small open boat has cast a net. The painting has been signed by the artist.

Object Details

ID: BHC0943
Collection: Fine art
Type: Painting
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Croos, Jan Jacobsz van der
Date made: Late 17th century to early 18th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Palmer Collection. Acquired with the assistance of H.M. Treasury, the Caird Fund, the Art Fund, the Pilgrim Trust and the Society for Nautical Research Macpherson Fund.
Measurements: Frame: 602 mm x 820 mm x 60 mm;Painting: 458 x 666 mm