Ludolf Backhuysen
Ludolf Backhuysen (born December 28, 1630, Emden, East Frisia [Germany]—buried November 12, 1708, Amsterdam, Netherlands) was a Dutch painter, celebrated for his sea pieces.
Backhuysen studied under the Dutch painters Allart van Everdingen and Hendrik Dubbels. His numerous compositions are nearly all variations of marine themes, in a style peculiarly his own, marked by intense realism. In his later years Backhuysen employed his time in etching and calligraphy.
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Ludolf Backhuysen
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24 December 2025
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November 14, 2026