A Coastal Scene 16th Century The pearls could be interpreted

The pearls could be interpreted as symbols of Chastity or Faith

Jupiter was brought up by two nymphs and nurtured with goat's milk and honey

either from Schedoni's studio or possibly by the artist himself

(Il Bamboccio) from Italy to Haarlem in 1638 seems to have caught the young Wouwermans at a seminal moment (he joined the Haarlem Guild in 1640)

in Kensington Palace and was often to be seen walking in Kensington Gardens

A Coastal Scene 16th Century The pearls could be interpretedWouwermans was the son of a painter. He probably first trained with his father and is said to have also studied with Frans Hals. Wouwermans evolved a personal style, specialising in landscapes with battles, military encampments and hunting scenes. He also painted a few biblical and mythological subjects.