Fine Art
Abraham Storck

Abraham Storck

Dutch, 1644–1708

Working in Amsterdam, Abraham Storck specialized in marine paintings, topographical views, Italianate harbour scenes, and landscapes along the Rhine. Born in 1644 and baptized in the Noorderkerk, he trained in his family's workshop with his father and brothers before joining the Amsterdam Guild of Saint Luke in 1688. Storck depicted sea battles, river and harbour scenes, whaling, festive marine parades, and townscapes, often showing ships and ceremonial gatherings with technical accuracy. His work, influenced by Dutch artists and Italian art, included both realistic and imaginative scenes, and he operated a prolific workshop until his death in 1708.

Sources: Wikipedia (en): Abraham Storck · Wikidata Q330635

107 artworks

A bustling Dutch harbour scene with ships, figures, and barrels against a cloudy sky.

View of a Harbour on the Zuiderzee

Abraham Storck

A bustling scene of Dutch ships in a Mediterranean harbor with sails and flags.

Hollandse straatvaarders bij een haven aan de Middellandse Zee-Hollandse straatvaarders bij een Middellandse-Zeehaven-Dutch Ships in a Mediterranean Roadstead

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Three ships with Dutch flags sail against a cloud-laden sky, showcasing intricate rigging and details.

Three Dutch Men o' War

Abraham Storck

A serene view of Amsterdam's Rokin with the Stock Exchange and boats along the canal.

The Rokin with the Stock Exchange of Hendrick de Keijser

Abraham Storck

A flotilla of yachts on the Binnen Amstel with a floating pavilion and crowds, showcasing a grand public event.

The arrival of the Russian embassy in Amsterdam, 29 August

Abraham Storck

A bustling scene of ships and boats on the River IJ near Amsterdam, with the Tollhouse visible on the left.

Ships on the River IJ in front of the Tollhouse near Amsterdam

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A statue of Neptune with a trident in the center of a bustling harbor scene.

Capriccio of the Grand Harbour, Valletta, Malta

Abraham Storck

A lively scene of ships on the water, filled with spectators and participants, under a dramatic sky with clouds and light.

Mock fight on lake IJ in honor of the Moscovian embassy on 1 september

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A flotilla of ships with the Dutch tricolor flag, led by a central frigate, in a bustling harbor scene.

The frigate Pieter and Paul on the IJ.

Abraham Storck

A bustling Mediterranean port scene with boats, figures in bright attire, and a grand dome under a cloudy sky.

A mediterranean port

Abraham Storck

A vibrant scene of ships on the Y before Amsterdam, showcasing a mock battle with billowing sails and smoke.

A marine sham-fight on the Y before Amsterdam

Abraham Storck

A ceremonial scene in a harbor with a central ship flying a tricolor flag surrounded by small boats and figures.

Czar Peter the Great on board of his yacht Peter & Paul en route to the homonyme fortress

Abraham Storck

Dutch merchant ships dominate a Mediterranean port, with animated figures in rowboats and a vibrant sky.

Dutch merchant ships in front of a Mediterranean port

Abraham Storck

A bustling Mediterranean port scene with merchants, sailors, and a monumental lighthouse.

Mediterranean Harbour Scene

Abraham Storck

A view of ancient columns by the water's edge with figures engaged in trade and ships in the background.

Capriccio of Leghorn (Livorno)

Abraham Storck

A chaotic scene of ships battling on stormy seas with Dutch flags flying amidst cannon smoke.

The Four Days' Battle, 1-4 June

Abraham Storck

A bustling Dam Square in Amsterdam with the Old Weigh House under a luminous sky.

View of Dam Square, with the Old Weigh House

Abraham Storck