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Ships driving onto a rocky shore in a heavy sea, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
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Ships driving onto a rocky shore in a heavy sea, late 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337758 Ships driving onto a rocky shore in a heavy sea, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Velde, Cornelis van de (fl.1710-29); 36.8x49.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Cornelis van de Velde
East Indiamen are shown in a storm, being driven on to rocks. The ship on the right is perilously close to the coast while in the foreground to the right wreckage in the water indicates that a ship has already gone ashore. The sky, which dominates the composition, is highly stylized in effect with layers of dark cloud giving way to brilliant light in the centre. It has been suggested that the painting may have been produced around the time of the Great Storm of 1703.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38371730
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
Danger Dangerous Grey Lights Oil (painting) Risk Sail Boat Sail Boats Sailboats Sailing Ship Seawater Ship Wreck Ship Wrecked Shipwreck Shipwrecked Skies Storm Stormy Sun Light Sun Rays Sunbeams Sunny Sunrays Suns Sunshine Tempest Threat Unsafe
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This dramatic oil on canvas painting by Cornelis van de Velde captures the intense moment of ships driving onto a rocky shore in a heavy sea during the late 17th century. The East Indiamen depicted are shown battling against the powerful storm, with one ship perilously close to the coast and wreckage in the water indicating that another vessel has already gone ashore.
The sky dominates the composition, transitioning from layers of dark clouds to brilliant light at its center. The highly stylized effect adds to the sense of danger and risk portrayed in this scene. It has been suggested that this painting may have been created around the time of the Great Storm of 1703, further emphasizing its historical significance.
Van de Velde's skillful depiction of nature's forces at play, combined with his attention to detail in capturing maritime elements such as ships and stormy seas, showcases his talent as a Flemish artist. This work serves as a reminder of both the beauty and unpredictability of nature, as well as the dangers faced by sailors navigating treacherous waters.
Overall, this painting is a striking example of seventeenth-century artistry and an evocative portrayal of maritime life during this tumultuous period in history.
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