A Sailor’s Eye: The Life and Art of Reinier Nooms Reinier Nooms, more familiarly known as Zeeman – a Dutch word meaning “sailor” – occupies a fascinating niche in the pantheon of 17th-century maritime painters. Born around 1623 in Amsterdam, his life story is one shrouded in some mystery, yet vividly illuminated by the meticulous detail and undeniable skill present in his artwork. Unlike many artists who benefited from formal training…