Shipwreck off a Rocky Coast — History & Facts
Those who went to sea played roulette with their lives. The wooden ships were small and fragile, and the very real dangers were exaggerated with horror stories of hideous creatures living in the unfathomable depths. Willaerts created an image of every seaman’s worst nightmare.
One ship has been dashed on the rocks, and the other two are heeling over. The survivors at centre are threatened by a monstrous fish.
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Victory over the Spanish near Gibraltar by a Fleet Commanded by Admiral Jacob van Heemskerck, 25 April 1607
Adam Willaerts
Dutch Harbour with Sailing Ships
Adam Willaerts
Ships along the Shore
Adam Willaerts
Dutch ships in front of a rocky coast with figures, buildings beyond
Adam Willaerts
Ships off a Rocky Coast
Adam Willaerts
Shipwreck off a Rocky Coast
Adam Willaerts
Fishermen at the seaside
Adam Willaerts
Harbour scene
Adam Willaerts
A Marine With Five Vessels Out To Sea And Another In Port, And With Groups Of Largely Male Figures Engaged In Buying Or Selling Fish Or Other Wares
Adam Willaerts
Stormy Sea with many Ships
Adam Willaerts
