Willem Van De Collection

Entrance to a Dutch Port, ca. 1665. Creator: Willem van de Velde the Younger
Entrance to a Dutch Port, ca. 1665

Ships at sea, mid-late 17th century, (1943). Creator: Willem van de Velde the Younger
Ships at sea, mid-late 17th century, (1943). Drawing in the Staatliche Graphische Sammlung, Munich, Germany. From " Europaische Handzeichnungen", (Five Hundred Years of European Drawings)

The Four Days Battle, c. 1670. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
The Four Days Battle, c. 1670. Private Collection

Sea-Fight in a Harbour, c1670, (1903). Artist: Willem van de Velde the Younger
Sea-Fight in a Harbour, c1670, (1903). From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Sir Edward Spragge and Cornelius Tromp, late 17th century. Artist: Willem van de Velde the Younger
Sir Edward Spragge and Cornelius Tromp, late 17th century. The naval Battle of Texel took place on 21 August 1673 between the Dutch and the combined English and French fleets

The Burning of the Royal James, c1700. Artist: Willem van de Velde the Younger
The Burning of the Royal James, c1700.HMS Royal James was destroyed by fire and sank during the Battle of Solebay, the first naval battle of the Third Anglo-Dutch War, on 7 June 1672

The Cleveland Yacht at Sea in a Fresh Breeze, 1678. Artist: Willem van de Velde the Younger
The Cleveland Yacht at Sea in a Fresh Breeze, 1678. From The Connoisseur Volume 101. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1938]

The Surrender of the Prince Royal. c1650-1700Artist: Willem van de Velde the Younger
The Surrender of the Prince Royal

The Brothers Van de Velde, c1880-1882. Artist: A Gerard Darbiche
The Brothers Van de Velde, c1880-1882. Portrait of the 17th century Dutch painters Willem (the Younger) and Adriaen Van de Velde at work in their studio

An English Vessel and Dutch Ships Becalmed, c. 1660. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
An English Vessel and Dutch Ships Becalmed, c. 1660. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A Dutch Yacht saluting, 1661. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
A Dutch Yacht saluting, 1661. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A Dutch Ship coming to Anchor, 1657. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
A Dutch Ship coming to Anchor, 1657. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A Dutch Ship, a Yacht and Smaller Vessels in a Breeze, c. 1660. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
A Dutch Ship, a Yacht and Smaller Vessels in a Breeze, c. 1660. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

A Dutch Ship and Other Small Vessels in a Strong Breeze, 1658. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
A Dutch Ship and Other Small Vessels in a Strong Breeze, 1658. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Two Small Vessels and a Dutch Man-of-War in a Breeze, c. 1660. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
Two Small Vessels and a Dutch Man-of-War in a Breeze, c. 1660. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Cannon Shot, c. 1680. Artist: Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707)
The Cannon Shot, c. 1680. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

A Triumphal Procession, 17th or early 18th century. Artist: Willem van de Velde the Younger
A Triumphal Procession, 17th or early 18th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St Petersburg

Sailing Boats, 17th century. Artist: Willem van de Velde the Younger
Sailing Boats, 17th century. Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Pirates Attacking a British Navy Ship, 17th century. Artist: Willem van de Velde the Younger
Pirates Attacking a British Navy Ship, 17th century

The Dutch Squadron at the West African Coast, 1660s. Artist: Willem van de Velde the Younger
The Dutch Squadron at the West African Coast, 1660s. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Peterhof, St Petersburg

The captured Swiftsure, Seven Oaks, Loyal George and Convertine... c1666. Artist: Willem van de Velde the Younger
The captured Swiftsure, Seven Oaks, Loyal George and Convertine brought through Goeree Gat, 16 June 1666, c1666. The four Royal Navy warships were captured by the Dutch under Michiel de Ruyter at

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Willem van de Velde the Younger, a renowned Dutch artist of the 17th century, captured the essence of maritime life with his breathtaking paintings. From depicting the grandeur of ships at sea to illustrating intense naval battles, Van de Velde's works transport us back in time. In "Entrance to a Dutch Port, " ca. 1665, we are greeted by a bustling harbor scene as ships navigate their way into port. The attention to detail and skillful brushstrokes showcase Van de Velde's mastery in capturing both the serenity and liveliness of this maritime setting. One cannot help but be captivated by "Ships at Sea" from the mid-late 17th century. The vast expanse of water stretching out before us is dotted with majestic vessels sailing towards unknown horizons, and is as if we can feel the wind in our hair and taste the salt on our lips. "The Four Days Battle" transports us right into one of history's most significant naval conflicts. With meticulous precision, Van de Velde immortalizes this fierce battle fought between English and Dutch fleets during June 1666. Every stroke tells a story of bravery and sacrifice on these treacherous waters. In "Sea-Fight in a Harbour, " c1670, we witness another dramatic encounter between rival ships within close quarters. The tension is palpable as cannons roar and smoke billows across the canvas - an artistic testament to Van de Velde's ability to capture action-packed scenes with incredible realism. Van de Velde also commemorates notable figures such as Sir Edward Spragge and Cornelius Tromp in his artistry. Through his skilled hand, he brings them back to life for future generations to admire their contributions during this era dominated by maritime power struggles. Tragedy strikes in "The Burning of Royal James. " This haunting depiction showcases an engulfed ship amidst flames while sailors desperately try to escape the inferno.