Willem van de Velde the Younger

Dutch-English maritime painter

Willem van de Velde the Younger - Dutch-English maritime painter
Born

1633
392 years ago

Died

April 6th, 1707
317 years ago — 74 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Netherlands

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A prominent painter specializing in maritime scenes, significant contributions were made to the genre of marine art. Worked primarily in oil, creating detailed and realistic depictions of ships and naval battles. Transitioned from the Netherlands to England, influencing maritime painting in both countries. Collaborated with various notable artists and contributed to the artistic community in London during the late 17th century.

Created detailed maritime paintings

Depicted naval battles and shipwrecks

Influenced English marine art

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