This tranquil early-20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Johan Neumann (1860-1940) depicts various small vessels gently lit at daybreak with Kronborg Castle beyond. Neumann was an accomplished painter of maritime subjects.A rowboat, sailboats and steamer glide on shimmering waters, as an early sun creates an evocative glow. It’s serene with the silence only broken by the rolling of waves lapping over shingle. Kronberg, better known as ‘Elsinore’ from Shakespeare''s Hamlet, cuts a striking figure through the haze of morning.During the 1920s and 1930s, Neumann visited here often. Perching his easel on the beach to capture this iconic sight in various conditions. He cherished the coastline of north Zealand and it’s easy to see why. Born in Copenhagen, he initially worked as a mill builder like his father, while honing his drawing skills in his spare time. But soon, under the guidance of his uncle, the distinguished maritime painter, Carl Neumann (1833-1891), he pursued his a...