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Willem van de Velde: A Master of Maritime Art Willem van de Velde, a renowned Dutch painter from the 17th century

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Naval battle. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

Naval battle. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Naval battle

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: 'Council of War aboard 'The Seven Provinces', the Flagship of Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter

"Council of War aboard "The Seven Provinces", the Flagship of Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter, 10 June 1666, preceding the Four Days Battle: episode from the Second Anglo-Dutch War"

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Ships after the Battle, 1630-1672. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

Ships after the Battle, 1630-1672. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Ships after the Battle, 1630-1672

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Episode from the Four Days Battle, 11-14 June 1666, of the Second Anglo-Dutch War, 1665-67, 1668

Episode from the Four Days Battle, 11-14 June 1666, of the Second Anglo-Dutch War, 1665-67, 1668

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1665

Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1665. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1665

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Royal Yacht and State Yacht Sail from Moerdijk with Charles II, King of England, on board, 1660

Royal Yacht and State Yacht Sail from Moerdijk with Charles II, King of England, on board, 1660, 1660-1693

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1658-1693

Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1658-1693. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1658-1693. Attributed to Willem van de Velde I

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Episode from the Four Days Naval Battle (11-14 June 1666), in or after 1666-in or before 1672

Episode from the Four Days Naval Battle (11-14 June 1666), in or after 1666-in or before 1672. Attributed to Willem van de Velde I

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: 'Seascape with the Dutch Men-of-War including the 'Drenthe' and the 'Prince Frederick-Henry'

"Seascape with the Dutch Men-of-War including the "Drenthe" and the "Prince Frederick-Henry", 1630-1670

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: The Royal and State Yachts, possibly the Arrival of Charles II of England at Moerdijk, 1660

The Royal and State Yachts, possibly the Arrival of Charles II of England at Moerdijk, 1660, 1660-1693

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: 'The Failed Attack of the English on the Return Fleet in the Port of Bergen, Norway

"The Failed Attack of the English on the Return Fleet in the Port of Bergen, Norway, 12 August 1665: an episode from the Second Anglo-Dutch War", 1669

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: The Battle of Terheide, 1657. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

The Battle of Terheide, 1657. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of Terheide, 1657. Other Title(s): The Battle of Terheide, 10 August 1653: an episode from the First Anglo-Dutch War (1652-54)

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: The Battle of Livorno (Leghorn), c.1659-c.1699. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

The Battle of Livorno (Leghorn), c.1659-c.1699. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of Livorno (Leghorn), c.1659-c.1699

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: The Battle of Dunkirk, 1659. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

The Battle of Dunkirk, 1659. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of Dunkirk, 1659. Other Title(s): The Naval Battle against the Spanish near Dunkirk, 18 February 1639

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Other Title(s): The Battle of the Downs against the Spanish Armada, 21 October 1639

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Episode from the Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets in the Sound, 8 Nov 1658, 1658-1693

Episode from the Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets in the Sound, 8 Nov 1658, 1658-1693
Episode from the Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1658-1693

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Dutch Ship with Ornamental Prow Seen from Starboard Quarter, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

Dutch Ship with Ornamental Prow Seen from Starboard Quarter, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Dutch Ship with Ornamental Prow Seen from Starboard Quarter, n.d

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: A Dutch Fishmarket, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

A Dutch Fishmarket, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
A Dutch Fishmarket, n.d

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Stream with Pilings, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

Stream with Pilings, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Stream with Pilings, n.d

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Three Boats, 1630/93. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

Three Boats, 1630/93. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Three Boats, 1630/93

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Men with Cannons, Kegs of Powder and an Anchor, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

Men with Cannons, Kegs of Powder and an Anchor, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Men with Cannons, Kegs of Powder and an Anchor, n.d

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Walker, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Walker, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Walker, 1720s

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Lawrence Fashion, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Lawrence Fashion, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Lawrence Fashion, 1720s

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Nathaniel Blackerby, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Nathaniel Blackerby, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Nathaniel Blackerby, 1720s

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of John Hadley, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of John Hadley, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of John Hadley, 1720s

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Onuphrij Edwin, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Onuphrij Edwin, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Onuphrij Edwin, 1720s

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Alexander Nisbit, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Alexander Nisbit, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Alexander Nisbit, 1720s

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Cook, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Cook, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Cook, 1720s

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Richard Lloyd, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Richard Lloyd, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Richard Lloyd, 1720s

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Jacob Gibbs, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Jacob Gibbs, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Jacob Gibbs, 1720s

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Fight against Seven Algerines, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Fight against Seven Algerines, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Fight against Seven Algerines by Capt Kempthorne, 1720s. [From the collection of Thomas Brodrick]

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Hugo Howard, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Hugo Howard, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Hugo Howard, 1720s

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Shipping Scene with Man-of-War, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene with Man-of-War, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene with Man-of-War, 1720s

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Fight in 1672, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Fight in 1672, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Fight in 1672: shipping scene from the collection of Thomas Walker, 1720s

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Philip Hollingworth, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Philip Hollingworth, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Philip Hollingworth, 1720s

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of John Chicheley, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of John Chicheley, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of John Chicheley, 1720s

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Yacht Receiving Salute, c. 1700. Creator: Willem van de Velde (Dutch, c. 1611-1693)

Yacht Receiving Salute, c. 1700. Creator: Willem van de Velde (Dutch, c. 1611-1693)
Yacht Receiving Salute, c. 1700

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Shipping on a Rough Sea, 1665?. Creator: Willem van de Velde (Dutch, c. 1611-1693)

Shipping on a Rough Sea, 1665?. Creator: Willem van de Velde (Dutch, c. 1611-1693)
Shipping on a Rough Sea, 1665?

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Fishing boats beach oil canvas 23. 5 x 18. 5 cm

Fishing boats beach oil canvas 23. 5 x 18. 5 cm
Fishing boats on the beach, oil on canvas, 23.5 x 18.5 cm, not specified, Willem van de Velde d. J. (Werkstatt (?) / workshop (?)), Leiden 1633-1707 London

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Engulfed Tugs Fishing Boats Calm 1655 / 65 oil

Engulfed Tugs Fishing Boats Calm 1655 / 65 oil
Engulfed Tugs and Fishing Boats in Calm, around 1655/65, oil on canvas, 33.5 x 38 cm, monogrammed on driftwood in foreground: W V V, Willem van de Velde d. J. Leiden 1633-1707 London

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Willem van de Velde Younger Fishing Boats Gabe

Willem van de Velde Younger Fishing Boats Gabe
Willem van de Velde the Younger, Fishing Boats in a Gabe, Fiskebat i bris, painting, oil on panel, Height, 14 cm (5.5 inch), Width, 15 cm (5.9 inch), Signed, MVV

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Dutch Ships Calm Calm Sea six warships wide calm sea

Dutch Ships Calm Calm Sea six warships wide calm sea
Dutch Ships in a Calm, Dutch Ships in a Calm Sea, There are six warships on a wide calm sea. The sails are hoisted, the anchors lifted

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Surrender Royal Prince conquest Four Days Marches

Surrender Royal Prince conquest Four Days Marches
The Surrender of the Royal Prince The conquest of the Royal Prince during the Four Days Marches, Willem van de Velde (II), Netherlands, c

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Captured English Ships Four Days Battle captured ships Swiftsure

Captured English Ships Four Days Battle captured ships Swiftsure
Captured English Ships after the Four Days Battle The captured ships Swiftsure Seven Oaks, Loyal George and Convertine are brought into the Goereese Gat after the Four Days Marches Battle

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Ships Coast Ships off coast Ships off Quiet water

Ships Coast Ships off coast Ships off Quiet water
Ships before the Coast Ships off the coast, Ships off the coast. Quiet water with a few small ships and, more to the back, two warships, landscapes with waters, waterscapes

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: A Calm Sea Wind Stillness States yacht large banner

A Calm Sea Wind Stillness States yacht large banner
A Calm at Sea, Wind Stillness. A States yacht with a large banner and other smaller and larger ships in calm water close to land. A full sloop comes alongside the yacht

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: A Harbor Harbor View barge rowing boats harbor head

A Harbor Harbor View barge rowing boats harbor head
A Harbor, Harbor View. A barge and a few rowing boats at a harbor head, in the distance a warship is anchored. Willem van de Velde (II), 1650 - 1707, panel, oil paint (paint)

Background imageWillem Van De Velde Collection: Seascape Dutch Men-of-War Drenthe Prince Frederick-Henry

Seascape Dutch Men-of-War Drenthe Prince Frederick-Henry
Seascape with the Dutch Men-of-War including the Drenthe and the Prince Frederick-Henry, Seascape with some Dutch warships, including the Drenthe and the Prince Frederick Hendrick



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Willem van de Velde: A Master of Maritime Art Willem van de Velde, a renowned Dutch painter from the 17th century, was celebrated for his exceptional talent in capturing the essence of maritime scenes. His works have become invaluable treasures in various collections around the world. One such collection is that of Thomas Walker, where a captivating shipping scene painted by Elisha Kirkall resides. This masterpiece showcases Van de Velde's ability to depict ships sailing gracefully through turbulent waters, with every detail meticulously portrayed. Another remarkable piece can be found in Lawrence Fashion's collection. The painting transports viewers into a bustling harbor filled with majestic vessels and busy sailors going about their duties. Van de Velde's skillful brushstrokes bring life to this vibrant maritime scene. Nathaniel Blackerby also possesses an exquisite shipping scene by Van de Velde. Through Kirkall's interpretation, we witness the artist's mastery in capturing the play of light on water and the grandeur of towering ships against a dramatic sky. In John Hadley's collection, another gem awaits admirers—a depiction of a fierce battle against Seven Algerines. Here, Van de Velde showcases not only his artistic prowess but also his deep understanding of naval warfare and its intricacies. The Collection of Onuphrij Edwin houses yet another mesmerizing work by Van de Velde—an enchanting shipping scene that immerses us in an atmosphere brimming with nautical charm and adventure. Alexander Nisbit proudly displays one more treasure—a captivating portrayal of ships navigating treacherous waters under stormy skies—showcasing Van de Velde's ability to capture both beauty and danger simultaneously. Thomas Cook preserves yet another testament to Willem van de Velde’s brilliance—an awe-inspiring painting depicting ships majestically gliding across calm seas under serene blue skies; it exudes tranquility and serenity at its finest.