Maritime masterpieces by Dutch and Flemish artists comprise a new exhibition
at The National Maritime Museum called Turmoil and Tranquillity.
The showcase of work painted
between 1550 to 1700 shows how seascapes emerged as a popular artform and also reflects cultural and political movements of the time.
Visitors will notice how dramatic storms and shipwrecks as allegories for the soul characterised mid-17th century Dutch seascapes and calmer and tranquil waters were used to
represent national identity.
Turmoil and Tranquillity until Jan 11, Queen's House, Greenwich. Call 0870 780 4552 for details.
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