_Abraham Storck_ (Dutch: 1630-1710).
About the life of this marine painter nothing is known. His
pictures usually represent views near Amsterdam, "with a
variety of shipping and boats, and a number of small figures,
correctly drawn, and handled with spirit. His ships are well
drawn, his colouring clear and transparent, and his skies and
water light and floating" (Bryan).
Rotterdam is seen in the distance.