A River Scene with a Large Ferry by Jan van de Cappelle. A wide river scene featuring a large ferry and several smaller sailing vessels beneath a vast, cloud-filled sky.

A River Scene with a Large Ferry

Jan van de Cappelle

1665 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterfully atmospheric Dutch maritime scene depicting a busy waterway beneath a dramatic, light-filled sky.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

Painted around 1665 by Jan van de Cappelle, this work exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age mastery of light and atmosphere. The composition is dominated by a majestic sky of billowy clouds that reflect onto the calm water, where a variety of vessels, including a large ferry, navigate the river.