Who created "Dutch Ships on a Harbour"?

Dutch Ships on a Harbour was created by Willem van de Velde I in 17th century.

When was "Dutch Ships on a Harbour" created?

This artwork was created 17th century.

What medium is "Dutch Ships on a Harbour"?

Dutch Ships on a Harbour is Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, on vellum.

Is "Dutch Ships on a Harbour" in the public domain?

Yes, Dutch Ships on a Harbour is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Dutch Ships on a Harbour

Willem van de Velde I

17th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, on vellum

Dimensions

sheet: 11 5/8 x 19 1/8 in. (29.5 x 48.5 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Anonymous Gift, in memory of Frits Markus, 1996

Accession Number

1996.229

Tags

Ships

About this artwork

Willem van de Velde the Elder (1611-1693), born in Leiden, created this masterful pen and ink drawing on vellum during the 17th century, exemplifying his pioneering role in maritime art. Van de Velde established himself as a specialized ship's draughtsman, often accompanying Dutch naval fleets to sea for firsthand observation, creating on-site sketches that he would develop into meticulously detailed "pen paintings" (penschilderijen) in his studio. This work, executed in pen and brown ink with b...

Dutch Ships on a Harbour

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