BHC0718

Mussel fishing Long Caption: Three fishing boats, two being sprit-rigged and flying the Dutch flag, are shown on a mud bank. Merchant and other shipping is visible in the distance to the right on a calm sea. The beached vessel on the right has a sail raised and an anchor resting on the mud flats. Several fishermen standing on the mud are occupied with the boat on the right, two on the far right moving a wooden barrel probably laden with mussels. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Palmer Collection. Acquired with the assistance of The Art Fund Object: BHC0718 Artist: Julius Porcellis Date: circa 1650 Medium: oil on canvas Size: 508 mm x 635 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.