Beach with Fishermen
Simon de Vlieger
c. 1635 - c. 1640
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
105.8; 63.5; 4.5
About this artwork
D. Franken Bequest, Le Vésinet
Art Historical Context
Simon de Vlieger's *Beach with Fishermen*, painted around 1635–1640, captures the rugged vitality of the Dutch coastline during the Golden Age. This oil on panel (63.5 × 105.8 cm) depicts a lively beach scene teeming with fishermen hauling boats and nets, evoking the everyday heroism of those who powered the Netherlands' maritime economy. As a burgeoning seafaring nation, the Dutch celebrated such scenes, reflecting national pride in trade, fishing, and resilience against the sea. De Vlieger, a leading marine painter of his time, mastered atmospheric effects in oil on panel—a durable medium f...