{"product_id":"driemaster-met-sloep-gerrit-groenewegen","title":"Driemaster met sloep - Gerrit Groenewegen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise maritime etching by Gerrit Groenewegen, capturing the structural detail of a three-masted ship and its accompanying sloop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Gerrit Groenewegen depicts a three-masted vessel under sail, accompanied by a small sloop trailing in its wake. Groenewegen, a Rotterdam-based artist, specialised in the precise documentation of maritime vessels. His work is noted for its technical accuracy regarding rigging, hull construction, and the mechanics of sailing ships common to the late eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the ship as a singular subject. The artist employs fine, controlled lines to define the texture of the sails and the structural details of the masts. The water is rendered with rhythmic, horizontal hatching, providing a sense of movement without distracting from the primary vessel. The inclusion of the small sloop provides a sense of scale, contrasting the massive scale of the three-masted ship with the modest utility boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroenewegen lost his leg in a childhood accident, which limited his ability to work as a sailor. Instead, he turned his attention to the study of ships from the shore. This perspective informs his work, as he captures the vessels with the eye of an observer who understands their function and form. His etchings were often produced as series, intended for collectors interested in naval architecture and maritime history. This print is a clear example of his disciplined approach to etching, where clarity of line takes precedence over atmospheric effects. The work remains a valuable record of the types of merchant and naval vessels that populated Dutch ports during the late 1700s, reflecting the maritime heritage of the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/duinlandschap-bij-haarlem-carel-nicolaas-storm-van-s-gravesande\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDuinlandschap bij Haarlem - Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande — Carel Nicolaas Storm van 's-Gravesande\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hoofd-van-een-man-met-een-banderol-giovanni-benedetto-castiglione\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHoofd van een man met een banderol - Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione — Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gerrit Groenewegen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58491997978959,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58492004270415,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58492004303183,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58492004335951,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58492004368719,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58492004401487,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58492004434255,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58492004467023,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58492004499791,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58492004532559,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58492004565327,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58492004598095,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Driemaster-met-sloep_Poster_CompositorV1_1786390928015.jpg?v=1786933175","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/driemaster-met-sloep-gerrit-groenewegen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}