Coastal Classics
Breach of a Dyke by Storm Surge on March 5, 1651
Jan Asselijn
A powerful depiction of natural disaster, capturing the energy and scale of a 17th-century storm surge.
The Breach of the Sint Anthonisdijk
Jan Asselijn
1651 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic and atmospheric Dutch Golden Age landscape capturing the raw elemental force of a historic storm.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with a clear neutral contrast — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Deep green
About the piece
Painted in 1651 by Jan Asselijn, this work captures the dramatic moment of a dike breach near Amsterdam. The composition is a study in atmospheric tension, contrasting the deep blue of the night sky with turbulent, heavy clouds and the white froth of surging floodwaters. A solitary figure in a bright red cloak on the bank provides a sharp focal point, heightening the scene's sense of scale and drama.
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