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The Artist of this Painting is Matthys Cock (1525-1540). For the details about License of this Painting, Please refer to the following links.

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Description:

This painting is a panoramic and complex landscape that combines a dramatic seascape with a detailed coastal town. The scene is divided horizontally between a tumultuous sky and a broad, rocky coastline. On the left, a dark, turbulent storm brews over a roiling sea, where several ships are tossed by the waves. This is the dramatic climax of the narrative, likely depicting the storm that God sent to punish Jonah. In the foreground, a figure, possibly a shepherd or traveler, looks out towards the scene. The right side of the painting presents a stark contrast: a calm, sunlit harbor with a bustling town nestled between towering, jagged cliffs. Several ships are moored in the harbor, and figures go about their daily lives. The overall composition tells a story, contrasting the wrath of God in the storm with the calm and order of human civilization. The style is characteristic of Northern Renaissance or Mannerist painting, with its attention to detail, high horizon, and a combination of dramatic and idyllic elements.

Resource Type : Paintings