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Portrait of the Prins te Paard built in about 1658 and wrecked in 1683, c.1666 (graphite, grey wash)
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Portrait of the Prins te Paard built in about 1658 and wrecked in 1683, c.1666 (graphite, grey wash)
7342098 Portrait of the 'Prins te Paard' built in about 1658 and wrecked in 1683, c.1666 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); 32.3x41.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Willem van de Velde, the Younger
Portrait of the 'Prins te Paard' viewed from the starboard quarter. The drawing shows on the broadside twelve guns on the gun deck and eleven on the upper deck; the numbers for forecastle and quarterdeck are unrecorded. The tafferel shows a man on a prancing horse, a tree on the right and a crowned shield top left (all symbolizing the Prince of Orange). On the rail above are the arms of Amsterdam between dolphins. This is a work drawn accurately in pencil, with flat grey washes, from the starboard quarter, with lower masting indicated but no rigging. It is signed (lower left in ink) 'W. V. V. J.', inscribed (top left in pencil) 'de jonge prinse te Paert' (the young Prince on Horseback) and dated in the lower right, possibly in a later hand 1673, corrected to 1672. Robinson also records the inscription 'lanhoren', probably alluding to the lack of them on the quarters. Based on the watermark, signature and style Robinson, also suggests an earlier date of possibly 1666, and that the drawing may have been used for paintings of the action at Bergen in August 1665. It is probably based on an offset, but not in reverse. PAG6178 is an offset from the same original worked up by the Elder and Robinson also lists five other drawings of ships of the same name or 'Jonge Prins te Paard'. One of an Indiaman usually called the 'Jong Prins' is in the NMM (PAH1784), three in the Boymans Museum, Rotterdam, and one, at the time he wrote, in the Reitlinger Collection.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning portrait of the 'Prins te Paard' captures the essence of a majestic ship built in 1658 and tragically wrecked in 1683. Created by Willem van de Velde, the Younger, this graphite and grey wash masterpiece showcases intricate details of the vessel viewed from the starboard quarter.
The drawing meticulously depicts twelve guns on the gun deck and eleven on the upper deck, with symbols representing the Prince of Orange adorning its tafferel. The arms of Amsterdam between dolphins grace the rail above, adding to its regal charm.
Signed 'W. V. V. J.' and dated possibly 1672 or earlier, this artwork is a testament to van de Velde's skill in capturing maritime beauty with precision and artistry. The use of flat grey washes adds depth to the composition, while subtle pencil lines hint at lower masting without rigging details.
Believed to have been used for paintings depicting naval battles such as Bergen in August 1665, this portrait is a historical gem that transports viewers back in time to an era of seafaring grandeur. Its significance is further highlighted by other drawings of ships bearing similar names found in prestigious collections around the world.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this print serves as a reminder of both past glory and tragic loss within maritime history.
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