{"product_id":"zeegezicht-met-schip-petrus-johannes-schotel","title":"Zeegezicht met schip - Petrus Johannes Schotel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Dutch marine artist Petrus Johannes Schotel, depicting a sailing vessel navigating choppy coastal waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetrus Johannes Schotel was a Dutch painter and etcher who specialised in marine subjects. This etching captures a vessel navigating choppy waters near a wooden pier. The composition focuses on the interaction between the sailing craft and the movement of the sea. Schotel employs a variety of line weights to differentiate the calm of the distant horizon from the turbulent waves in the foreground. The sails are rendered with fine, parallel hatching, while the water is depicted through short, rhythmic strokes that suggest the energy of the tide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchotel followed in the tradition of Dutch maritime artists, focusing on the technical accuracy of the rigging and the behaviour of vessels under various weather conditions. His work reflects a period when the study of light and atmosphere on the water was a primary concern for painters of the sea. The etching process allows for a crispness in the depiction of the ship's structure, contrasting with the looser, more gestural marks used to represent the spray and foam. The presence of the pier on the right side provides a sense of scale and suggests the proximity of a harbour, a common motif in his graphic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print offers a glimpse into the nineteenth-century approach to maritime documentation. It avoids excessive romantic drama, opting instead for a clear, observational style that prioritises the mechanics of sailing. The artist's familiarity with the North Sea is evident in the way he captures the specific motion of the waves and the posture of the boat as it cuts through the water. This piece is a representative example of his output, demonstrating his ability to convey depth and movement through the medium of etching alone.\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\/the-seventh-plague-of-egypt-john-martin\" 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;\"\u003eThe Seventh Plague of Egypt - John Martin — John Martin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/highland-lassie-edwin-henry-landseer\" 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;\"\u003eHighland Lassie - Edwin Henry Landseer — Edwin Landseer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Petrus Johannes Schotel","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58692577952079,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58692754702671,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58692754735439,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58692754768207,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58692754800975,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58692754833743,"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":58692754866511,"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":58692754899279,"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":58692754932047,"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":58692754964815,"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":58692754997583,"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":58692755030351,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Zeegezicht-met-schip_Poster_CompositorV1_1788699015954.jpg?v=1788700471","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/zeegezicht-met-schip-petrus-johannes-schotel","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}