Curatorial Narrative In the early 17th century, Andries van Eertvelt’s seascapes exemplified the dramatic potential of Baroque art. His “Ships in a Storm” (circa 1625) is a prime example of this tendency, as it captures the turbulent fury of the ocean and the tiny vessels that dare to brave its wrath. The artist’s impasto technique imbues the work with a textured, almost three-dimensional quality, evoking the rough-hewn surfaces of wood and canvas. The palette of dark blues and grays, muted yellows in the sky, and white foam from waves creates an atmospheric weight that is both oppressive and mesmerizing. When enlarged to 124×44 inches, this large-scale work assumes a commanding presence, its spatial rhythm dominated by the horizontal lines of the horizon and the vertical thrust of the masts. In a luxury interior setting, this painting’s chromatic structure would demand corresponding visual gravitas from its surroundings: richly t