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A depiction of a stormy sea with several ships off a rocky coastline to the right, with outcrops of rock and a rocky shore in the foreground. Left of the centre a large three-masted ship is clawing off the dangerous lee-shore, close-hauled under reduced sail, and in port-quarter view. The portrayal of this ship is very detailed, with figures, ropes and pulleys of the rigging and the seams in the sails carefully shown. The highly decorative stern shows the carved image of a naked figure, possibly Fortuna. A small part of a wrecked vessel is to be seen near the rocks in the foreground and many little figures are trying to get ashore or hanging on to driftwood. On the right are two men who have just climbed on shore, one covering his face with his hands. Next to his head the painting bears the signature 'H. Staets'. White foam dashes over the rocks on the right, throwing up a film of spray.
Title
Ships Wrecked on a Rocky Coast
Medium
oil on panel
Measurements
H 54.6 x W 87.6 cm
Accession number
BHC0782
Work type
Painting
