Armed Four-Master Putting Out to Sea | Frans Huys after Pieter Bruegel the Elder | 16th Century

Frans Huys’s Armed Four-Master Putting Out to Sea, engraved after a design by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, places a heavily rigged vessel before a busy coastal town. The sweeping hull, billowing sail and web of running rigging demonstrate the precision of Renaissance maritime printmaking. Smaller craft and distant architecture give depth to the scene, while patterned waves carry a sense of steady movement. From The Sailing Vessels series, the engraving combines close observation of ships with a carefully balanced panoramic composition.Print:A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. The matte surface brings out the highlights and tones of the artwork.All prints include a small 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing.Our Eco Credentials Include: FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper Printed using water based inks Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions Contains no plastic Sizes:14 × 11 inches — 35.6 × 27.9 cm20 × 16 inches — 50.8 × 40.6 cm