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Dutch Fleet J950030
KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. " A Dutch Fleet coming to anchor in a breeze." Oil on canvas attr. to Willem Van de Velde 1665. IBK 960. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 1742321
Filename: J950030.jpg
Size: 4659 x 3752 (19.3MB)
Date: 10th September 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Source: English Heritage Images
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This stunning oil on canvas painting, titled "A Dutch Fleet coming to anchor in a breeze," is attributed to the renowned Dutch artist Willem van de Velde the Elder, created in the year 1665. The artwork, catalogued as IBK 960 in the collection of the Iveagh Bequest at Kenwood House in London, offers a captivating glimpse into the maritime history of the Dutch Golden Age. The painting depicts a fleet of Dutch ships skillfully navigating the open waters, their sails billowing in the wind as they approach the calm harbor. The intricate details of the ships' rigging, the undulating waves, and the meticulously rendered clouds all contribute to the painting's lifelike quality. The artist's mastery of light and shadow is evident in the way the sun casts a warm glow over the scene, illuminating the ships and the water's surface. The Dutch Golden Age, which spanned the late 16th through the 17th centuries, was a period of great prosperity and cultural achievement for the Netherlands. The country's maritime power was a significant factor in its economic growth, and the Dutch fleet was renowned for its size and strength. This painting is a testament to the importance of the maritime industry during this time and the skill and artistry of the Dutch artists who captured it on canvas. The serene and picturesque scene in the painting invites the viewer to imagine the bustling activity that would have accompanied the arrival of a Dutch fleet in port. The painting's historical significance, combined with its aesthetic beauty, makes it a treasured addition to the Iveagh Bequest collection at Kenwood House.
