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Calm: an English two-decker with sails loosed firing a salute, 1682 (oil on canvas)
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Calm: an English two-decker with sails loosed firing a salute, 1682 (oil on canvas)
7342716 Calm: an English two-decker with sails loosed firing a salute, 1682 (oil on canvas) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 71x91.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Willem van de Velde, the Elder
Calm: an English two-decker with sails loosed firing a salute
To the left a two-decker ship is shown coming to anchor in a very light breeze. She has a red flag at the mizzen indicating a Rear-Admiral of the Red, and flies a common pendant below a vane at the main. She is firing her guns in salute. There are many men in the starboard rigging presumably going aloft to furl the sails. A ship's barge in the right foreground pulls away from the ship to the right, with another barge pulling away to the right of her. There is a three-decker at anchor with a blue flag at the main in the right background. She is a second-rate ship probably built as part of the ship building programme of 1677. There are boats around her stern and other ships under sail in the background and in the distance. The painting is signed and dated W V V d oude f 1682'.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning oil on canvas painting by Willem van de Velde, the Elder captures a moment of calm and grandeur in maritime history. The scene depicts an English two-decker ship with sails loosed firing a salute in 1682. The attention to detail is impeccable, from the red flag at the mizzen indicating a Rear-Admiral of the Red to the men in the rigging going aloft to furl the sails.
The composition is dynamic yet serene, with ships at anchor and under sail in the background adding depth to the scene. The precision of Van de Velde's brushstrokes brings this historical moment to life, showcasing his mastery of marine painting.
As we gaze upon this masterpiece, we are transported back in time to an era when sailing ships ruled the seas. The sense of scale and majesty conveyed through this artwork is truly awe-inspiring.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this painting serves as a reminder of England's rich naval heritage and its importance on both a national and global scale. It is a testament to Van de Velde's skill as an artist and his ability to capture not just ships but also moments of tranquility amidst military action.
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