Coastal Classics

A masterfully atmospheric maritime scene featuring Dutch sailing vessels under a dramatic, billowing sky.

A grand 18th-century merchant vessel caught in a moment of stately progress across the open sea.

A luminous and detailed 18th-century view of Venice's Grand Canal entrance by master painter Canaletto.

A detailed 18th-century maritime painting capturing a grand ship of the line under construction at the Deptford dockyards.

A fascinating glimpse into Victorian maritime travel, captured in Robert Charles Dudley's detailed 1868 oil painting.

A magnificent Dutch Golden Age maritime scene by Ludolf Bakhuizen, depicting the busy harbor of Amsterdam.

A classic 17th-century Dutch marine painting featuring bustling ships and an expansive, atmospheric sky.

A masterfully rendered 17th-century maritime scene capturing a moment of ceremonial calm on the open water.

An elegant 18th-century panoramic view of the bustling harbor at Smyrna, featuring detailed sailing ships and a historic coastal skyline.

A grand maritime scene by Abraham Willaerts featuring a Spanish ship anchored near a historic lighthouse in Naples.

An iconic 18th-century Venetian cityscape capturing the lively atmosphere and architectural grandeur of the Riva degli Schiavoni.

A dramatic coastal landscape captured in the warm, golden light of a low sun, featuring sailing vessels and a rugged cliffside fortress.