Basse Willem Collection

Title Page, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Title Page, 1634. [Der Zee-Vaert Lof Handelende - In Praise of Seafaring - by Elias Herckmans]

Ulysses on the Island of the Goddess Calypso, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Ulysses on the Island of the Goddess Calypso, 1634

Saint Paul Shipwrecked on the Island of Malta, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Saint Paul Shipwrecked on the Island of Malta, 1634

Caesar Crossing Stormy Seas, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Caesar Crossing Stormy Seas, 1634

Bacchanal with a Dancing Couple in the Center. Creator: Willem Basse
Bacchanal with a Dancing Couple in the Center

A Cooper, c. 1630 / 1660. Creator: Willem Basse
A Cooper, c. 1630/1660

Peasant Couple Sitting under a Tree, c. 1630 / 1660. Creator: Willem Basse
Peasant Couple Sitting under a Tree, c. 1630/1660

Alexander the Great and Neptune, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Alexander the Great and Neptune, 1634

Heemskercks Victory Over the Spanish Fleet at Gibraltar, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Heemskercks Victory Over the Spanish Fleet at Gibraltar, 1634

The Partitioning of the Globe between Spain and Portugal, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
The Partitioning of the Globe between Spain and Portugal, 1634

Neptune and the Pillars of Hercules, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Neptune and the Pillars of Hercules, 1634

Noahs Ark and the Flood, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Noahs Ark and the Flood, 1634

The Followers of Solon Defending the Temple of Venus, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
The Followers of Solon Defending the Temple of Venus, 1634

The Muse of Poetry, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
The Muse of Poetry, 1634

The Flight into Egypt, c. 1630 / 1660. Creator: Willem Basse
The Flight into Egypt, c. 1630/1660

The Death of Cato, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
The Death of Cato, 1634

Lions Protecting the Garden of the United Provinces, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Lions Protecting the Garden of the United Provinces, 1634

Hannibals Navy Battling the Rhodians, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Hannibals Navy Battling the Rhodians, 1634

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"Basse Willem: A Journey Through Mythology, History, and Daily Life" Step into the world of Basse Willem, a renowned artist from the 17th century whose creations continue to captivate us today. With his skilled hand and vivid imagination, Willem Basse brings to life an array of captivating scenes that span across time and space. In "Ulysses on the Island of the Goddess Calypso, " we witness the enchanting encounter between Ulysses and Calypso as he yearns for his homeland. The intricate details in this masterpiece transport us to a mythical realm where gods and mortals intertwine. "The Abduction of Europa" takes us back to ancient Greek mythology, where Zeus transforms into a bull to whisk away Europa across tumultuous seas. Basse's attention to detail captures both the beauty and danger of this legendary tale. In "Saint Paul Shipwrecked on the Island of Malta, " we are immersed in a momentous event from biblical history. The stormy seas threaten Paul's journey but ultimately lead him towards salvation. Basse's brushstrokes convey both turmoil and hope in this powerful depiction. "The Stabbing of Pompey" transports us back to ancient Rome, capturing one of its most infamous betrayals. As Julius Caesar mourns over Pompey's lifeless body, tension fills every corner of this painting - a testament to Basse's ability to evoke emotion through art. Basse also delves into everyday life with works like "A Cooper" and "Peasant Couple Sitting under a Tree. " These intimate portrayals offer glimpses into ordinary existence during that era while highlighting their unique charm. With pieces such as "Alexander the Great and Neptune, " Basse merges mythology with historical figures seamlessly. This grand composition showcases Alexander's conquests alongside Neptune’s divine presence – an ode to power both earthly and otherworldly.