Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City (Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff, 1656)

Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff (1628–1669) made Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City. It dates from 1656. It is kept at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels, Belgium. It measures 131 × 92 cm.

1656
131 × 92 cm
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels

Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City by Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff, 1656, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Public domain.

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Title: Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City
Artist: Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff (1628–1669)
Artist born in: Alkmaar, Netherlands
Date: 1656
Dimensions: 131 × 92 cm
Where to see it: Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium

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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Brussels, Belgium

Origins and History of the Institution The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, located in Brussels, Belgium, possesses a history tied to the shifting political landscape of Europe. The institution's foundations trace back to 1801, though it was formally established under Napoleon’s decree in 1803. This period of formation preceded the official establishment of the museum in 1831.

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Which museum holds the original "Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City"?

"Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City" by Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff is on display at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

What is the creation date of "Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City" by Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff?

"Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City" by Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff was created in 1656.

What size is "Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City" by Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff in real life?

The original "Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City" by Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff measures 92.0 x 131.0cm.

Is "Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City" by Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff in the public domain?

"Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City" by Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Who is the artist behind "Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City"?

"Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City" was created by Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff. The information on this page describes Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff's original work.

How old was Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff when creating "Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City" in 1656?

When "Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City" was created in 1656, Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff - born in 1628 - was 28 years old.

Is "Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City" by Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff in the public domain, and why?

"Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City" by Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff died in 1669.

Did "Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City" stay in its artist's homeland?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff was born in Netherlands, and the original "Sailing Ships on Turbulent Water, in the Background the Contours of a Harbor City" is held in a museum in Belgium.

About the artist, Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff

1628–1669, Netherlands

Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff

The Life of a Marine Painter Born in Alkmaar, Netherlands, Jan Theunisz Blanckerhoff entered a world where the sea was both a livelihood and a source of constant movement. His early years were shaped by the guidance of Arent Teerling, an artist from his hometown who provided his first formal lessons. As he grew, his training expanded under Pieter Scheyenburg and later Cesar van Everdingen. It was Everdingen who encouraged him to look beyond the familiar horizons of the Netherlands and travel, a decision that would change the course of his career.

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