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Velde Willem Van De The Elder Collection

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Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: The Battle of Scheveningen, 31 July 1653: the last pass in the battle, 1653 (graphite, grey wash)

The Battle of Scheveningen, 31 July 1653: the last pass in the battle, 1653 (graphite, grey wash)
7341972 The Battle of Scheveningen, 31 July 1653: the last pass in the battle, 1653 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 22.8x36.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Willem van de Velde, the Elder, 18th century (engraving)

Willem van de Velde, the Elder, 18th century (engraving)
7341622 Willem van de Velde, the Elder, 18th century (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); 24x18 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Naval battle. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

Naval battle. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Naval battle

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: 'Council of War aboard 'The Seven Provinces', the Flagship of Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter

"Council of War aboard "The Seven Provinces", the Flagship of Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter, 10 June 1666, preceding the Four Days Battle: episode from the Second Anglo-Dutch War"

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Ships after the Battle, 1630-1672. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

Ships after the Battle, 1630-1672. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Ships after the Battle, 1630-1672

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Episode from the Four Days Battle, 11-14 June 1666, of the Second Anglo-Dutch War, 1665-67, 1668

Episode from the Four Days Battle, 11-14 June 1666, of the Second Anglo-Dutch War, 1665-67, 1668

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1665

Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1665. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1665

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Royal Yacht and State Yacht Sail from Moerdijk with Charles II, King of England, on board, 1660

Royal Yacht and State Yacht Sail from Moerdijk with Charles II, King of England, on board, 1660, 1660-1693

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1658-1693

Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1658-1693. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets, in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1658-1693. Attributed to Willem van de Velde I

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Episode from the Four Days Naval Battle (11-14 June 1666), in or after 1666-in or before 1672

Episode from the Four Days Naval Battle (11-14 June 1666), in or after 1666-in or before 1672. Attributed to Willem van de Velde I

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: 'Seascape with the Dutch Men-of-War including the 'Drenthe' and the 'Prince Frederick-Henry'

"Seascape with the Dutch Men-of-War including the "Drenthe" and the "Prince Frederick-Henry", 1630-1670

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: The Royal and State Yachts, possibly the Arrival of Charles II of England at Moerdijk, 1660

The Royal and State Yachts, possibly the Arrival of Charles II of England at Moerdijk, 1660, 1660-1693

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: 'The Failed Attack of the English on the Return Fleet in the Port of Bergen, Norway

"The Failed Attack of the English on the Return Fleet in the Port of Bergen, Norway, 12 August 1665: an episode from the Second Anglo-Dutch War", 1669

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: The Battle of Terheide, 1657. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

The Battle of Terheide, 1657. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of Terheide, 1657. Other Title(s): The Battle of Terheide, 10 August 1653: an episode from the First Anglo-Dutch War (1652-54)

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: The Battle of Livorno (Leghorn), c.1659-c.1699. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

The Battle of Livorno (Leghorn), c.1659-c.1699. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of Livorno (Leghorn), c.1659-c.1699

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: The Battle of Dunkirk, 1659. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

The Battle of Dunkirk, 1659. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of Dunkirk, 1659. Other Title(s): The Naval Battle against the Spanish near Dunkirk, 18 February 1639

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
The Battle of the Downs, 1659. Other Title(s): The Battle of the Downs against the Spanish Armada, 21 October 1639

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Episode from the Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets in the Sound, 8 Nov 1658, 1658-1693

Episode from the Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets in the Sound, 8 Nov 1658, 1658-1693
Episode from the Battle between the Dutch and Swedish Fleets in the Sound, 8 November 1658, 1658-1693

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Dutch Ship with Ornamental Prow Seen from Starboard Quarter, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

Dutch Ship with Ornamental Prow Seen from Starboard Quarter, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Dutch Ship with Ornamental Prow Seen from Starboard Quarter, n.d

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: A Dutch Fishmarket, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

A Dutch Fishmarket, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
A Dutch Fishmarket, n.d

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Stream with Pilings, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

Stream with Pilings, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Stream with Pilings, n.d

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Three Boats, 1630/93. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

Three Boats, 1630/93. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Three Boats, 1630/93

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Men with Cannons, Kegs of Powder and an Anchor, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I

Men with Cannons, Kegs of Powder and an Anchor, n.d. Creator: Willem van de Velde I
Men with Cannons, Kegs of Powder and an Anchor, n.d

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Walker, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Walker, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Walker, 1720s

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Lawrence Fashion, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Lawrence Fashion, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Lawrence Fashion, 1720s

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Nathaniel Blackerby, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Nathaniel Blackerby, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Nathaniel Blackerby, 1720s

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of John Hadley, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of John Hadley, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of John Hadley, 1720s

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Onuphrij Edwin, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Onuphrij Edwin, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Onuphrij Edwin, 1720s

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Alexander Nisbit, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Alexander Nisbit, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Alexander Nisbit, 1720s

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Cook, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Cook, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Cook, 1720s

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Richard Lloyd, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Richard Lloyd, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Richard Lloyd, 1720s

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Jacob Gibbs, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Jacob Gibbs, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Jacob Gibbs, 1720s

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Fight against Seven Algerines, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Fight against Seven Algerines, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Fight against Seven Algerines by Capt Kempthorne, 1720s. [From the collection of Thomas Brodrick]

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Hugo Howard, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Hugo Howard, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Hugo Howard, 1720s

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Shipping Scene with Man-of-War, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene with Man-of-War, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene with Man-of-War, 1720s

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Fight in 1672, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Fight in 1672, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Fight in 1672: shipping scene from the collection of Thomas Walker, 1720s

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of Philip Hollingworth, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of Philip Hollingworth, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Philip Hollingworth, 1720s

Background imageVelde Willem Van De The Elder Collection: Shipping Scene from the Collection of John Chicheley, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall

Shipping Scene from the Collection of John Chicheley, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Shipping Scene from the Collection of John Chicheley, 1720s



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"Velde Willem van de Elder: A Master of Maritime Art" Step into the captivating world of Velde Willem van de Elder, a renowned Dutch painter whose works have immortalized the beauty and drama of maritime scenes. Born in 1611, Van de Velde dedicated his life to capturing the essence of seafaring adventures through his brushstrokes. One glance at his masterpieces reveals his unparalleled talent for depicting ships in all their glory. In "Shipping Scene from the Collection of Thomas Walker, " we witness a bustling harbor teeming with vessels, each one meticulously rendered by Van de Velde's skilled hand. The play of light on water and sails creates an atmosphere that transports us back to the 1720s. Another striking example is "Fight against Seven Algerines, " where Van de Velde portrays a thrilling battle between brave sailors and menacing pirates. With every stroke, he brings this epic confrontation to life, showcasing not only his technical prowess but also his ability to convey emotion through art. Elisha Kirkall, a talented engraver and collaborator with Van de Velde, played an essential role in bringing these maritime scenes to wider audiences. His engravings faithfully reproduced the original paintings' details and were highly sought after by collectors such as Lawrence Fashion, Nathaniel Blackerby, John Hadley, Onuphrij Edwin, Alexander Nisbit, Thomas Cook, Richard Lloyd Jacob Gibbs, and Hugo Howard. Van de Velde's work transcends mere representation; it captures the spirit of adventure that defined this era. Whether it be a serene shipping scene or a dramatic encounter with enemy forces like in "Shipping Scene with Man-of-War, " each painting tells its own unique story. Today we can still admire these remarkable artworks thanks to Elisha Kirkall's dedication in preserving them for future generations. Through their collaboration emerged timeless pieces that continue to inspire awe and admiration among art enthusiasts worldwide.