Who created "Schepen voor anker"?

Schepen voor anker was created by Willem van de Velde (II) in c. 1650 - c. 1707.

When was "Schepen voor anker" created?

This artwork was created c. 1650 - c. 1707.

What medium is "Schepen voor anker"?

Schepen voor anker is oil on panel.

Is "Schepen voor anker" in the public domain?

Yes, Schepen voor anker is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Schepen voor anker

Willem van de Velde (II)

c. 1650 - c. 1707

Medium

oil on panel

Dimensions

35.5; 9

About this artwork

olieverf op paneel

Art Historical Context

Welcome to the Rijksmuseum's showcase of Dutch Golden Age mastery! *Schepen voor anker* (Ships at Anchor), painted by Willem van de Velde the Younger (1633–1707), captures a serene maritime scene in oil on panel. This compact work, measuring approximately 35.5 cm in diameter and 9 cm deep—likely a round tondo format—highlights the artist's extraordinary skill in rendering ships moored peacefully at anchor, their rigging and hulls rendered with meticulous precision. Van de Velde, a leading marine painter of his time, specialized in depicting the bustling naval world of the Dutch Republic durin...

Schepen voor anker

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