Coastal Classics

This magnificent 1671 maritime painting by Ludolf Bakhuizen captures the grandeur of the Dutch Golden Age with its towering vessels and atmospheric sky.

A masterful 17th-century maritime scene showcasing the intricate beauty of Dutch merchant ships in a moderate breeze.

An atmospheric maritime scene capturing a naval funeral procession in a luminous harbor setting.

A serene coastal landscape featuring massive rock formations bathed in the warm light of a setting sun.

A masterful Dutch maritime drawing capturing detailed sailing vessels in motion across a textured sea.

An 18th-century maritime masterpiece by Dominic Serres depicting sailing ships in the harbor of Havana.

This historic landscape depicts the imposing stone ramparts and gabled roofs of Akershus Fortress under a vast, atmospheric sky.

An intricate 17th-century maritime scene rendered in delicate ink on panel, capturing the majesty of Dutch sailing vessels.

A majestic maritime scene featuring a British naval vessel navigating the waters near the remote island of St Helena.

An evocative Venetian caprice by Canaletto, featuring a grand classical gateway and a sunlit island church across the lagoon.

A masterful 18th-century maritime painting depicting a historic naval engagement with luminous atmosphere and intricate ship detail.

A dramatic 18th-century maritime painting capturing a naval battle under a warm, atmospheric sky.