His work functions as a collection of ship portraits. He treated hulls and rigging with the precision of a still life painter. He used light to define the volume of sails and the texture of water. One distinctive element is his depiction of sound. He painted cannon fire as heavy clouds of smoke that suggest an acoustic boom. This creates a sensory experience where the sea appears to react to the noise.

Modern collectors value these works for their technical clarity and calm atmosphere. Compositions such as Dutch Ships in a Calm Sea often feature low horizons and large expanses of sky. This creates a sense of space that suits contemporary interiors. His ability to capture a specific moment of stillness remains effective. These prints offer a window into seventeenth-century maritime history through a lens of scientific observation and balanced composition.