About the artist
Bakhuisen's professional painting career might have started later in his life, but it didn't take long for him to garner popular acclaim and patronage. Among his admirers were European nobility including Peter the Great of Russia, the Prussian king, the Saxon elector and the grand duke of Tuscany.
Bakhuisen's artwork, typically large canvases depicting stormy settings, were recognised for their dramatic use of light and colour. Apart from his trademark seascapes, he also produced portraits, allegorical art and townscapes. A multitalented artist, he was also known for his calligraphy and printmaking. Bakhuisen, who married four times, lived a long life and was laid to rest in Amsterdam on November 17, 1708.
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