HMS 'Erebus' in the Ice, 19th century (oil painting) by Musin, Francois Etienne; 114.5x178 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; This painting refers to HMS 'Erebus's' Arctic venture under the command of Sir John Franklin. In this painting Musin shows the vessel surrounded by icebergs, but still in open water. A gloomy sky is only allowing some sunlight unto the scene, causing a stage-like effect in the composition.