Seashore by Moonlight

This is one of the nocturnal paintings by Van der Poel. In this peaceful scene several fishing boats have been dragged ashore and a group of fisher folk has gathered around them, busy unloading and packing he night's catch. The full moon, visible through a break in the clouds, casts a pale, eerie light across the entire scene.

Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 16 minutes): Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor op. 27 No. 2 (Moonlight)