Small landscapes (BM 1891,0414.1279)
Summary
Stormy coast landscape; a large rain cloud hovers over a fortified town and harbour in the distance; lightning strikes over a mountain; large waves hit the shoreline and in the foreground two travellers, just past a pollard willow, flee and attempt to protect themselves from the elements; fourth state with address of Hendricx; after Peter Paul Rubens. c.1638
Engraving
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Date
1638
Source
British Museum
Copyright info
Public Domain