Artwork
Shipping in a Calm
Shipping in a Calm is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Willem van de Velde the Younger. It dates from 1673 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Shipping in a Calm is a 1673 oil painting by Willem van de Velde the Younger, a Dutch artist known for his marine scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene seascape with sailboats on calm waters, some anchored or moored, and buildings visible on the shore in the background. The tranquil atmosphere evokes a sense of peacefulness.
Technique & Style
Van de Velde's use of light and shadow creates a warm and serene effect, drawing attention to the sailboats and the sea. The chiaroscuro technique contributes to the overall sense of tranquility.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection. It was created during the Dutch Golden Age, a period of significant cultural and artistic achievement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Willem van de Velde the Younger
Willem van de Velde the Younger (18 December 1633 (baptised) – 6 April 1707) was a Dutch painter who specialised in marine art.
English Warship Firing a Salute
Entrance to a Dutch Port
Ships in a calm
A Ship on the High Seas Caught by a Squall, Known as ‘The Gust’
Encounter during the Battle of Kijkduin
The skirmish of Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter against the duke of York, commanding the 'Royal Prince'during the Battle of Solebay, 7 June 1672: episode from the Third Anglo-Dutch War (1672-74)
Captured English Ships after the Four Days’ Battle
Ships off the coast
