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Dutch Ships in a Calm Sea
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Dutch Ships in a Calm Sea

Willem van de Velde (II) · c. 1665 · paint; canvas; oil paint (paint)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A Few Warships in a Calm Sea: Their Sails Are Being Hoisted, Their Anchors Raised. The Small Squadron Is Getting Ready to Depart. A Sloop with Dignitaries Rows Past the Ships, to the Sounding of Trumpets and Firing of Salutes. Already in 1778, This Painting Was Described in a Sales Catalogue as Being Exceptional: 'One of the Best Gems by This Outstanding Marine Painter.'

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
paintingsailing-ship, sailing-boatsea (seascape)
Credit lineDutch Ships in a Calm Sea. c. 1665. Willem van de Velde (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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