A Coastal Scene 16th Century The pearls could be interpreted

The pearls could be interpreted as symbols of Chastity or Faith

is probably more of a general comment on Rembrandt's ability to seduce his viewers with an illusion than a strictly factual anecdote

convolvulus minor

(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)

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

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.