Gerrit Groenewegen

Gerrit Groenewegen was an artist active during the latter half of the eighteenth century, with verifiable output spanning the period 1764 to 1786. His known works consist primarily of printmaking and drawing, focusing heavily on maritime subjects, genre scenes, and topographical views of Amsterdam.

Groenewegen is represented in major institutions, with fifteen documented works held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, including thirteen prints and two drawings. These museum-quality works establish his specialization in nautical themes, exemplified by titles such as Diverse zeilschepen en een sloep op zee and Kotter en een oorlogsfregat (Cutter and a War Frigate). His detailed cityscapes, including Gezicht op het oostelijk gedeelte van de stad Amsterdam gezien vanaf het IJ, provide historical records of the city's waterfront.

The collection of Gerrit Groenewegen prints also includes genre studies, such as Eendenjagers (Duck Hunters). As works created in the 18th century, these images are now securely within the public domain, making them frequent sources for high-quality prints and downloadable artwork used for scholarly reference and public appreciation.