Willem’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Dutch Ship with Ornamental Prow Seen from Starboard Quarter
Attributed to Willem van de Velde, I (Dutch, c. 1611-1693) or possibly Willem van de Velde, II (Dutch, 1633-1707)

Partial Sketch of a Dutch Vessel Seen from Port Quarter
Attributed to Willem van de Velde, I (Dutch, c. 1611-1693) or possibly Willem van de Velde, II (Dutch, 1633-1707)

A Dutch Fishmarket
Willem van de Velde, I Dutch, c. 1611-1693

Peasant Scene
Attributed to Willem van de Velde, I (Dutch, c. 1611-1693) or Simon de Vlieger (Dutch, c. 1600-1653)

Men with Cannons, Kegs of Powder and an Anchor
Willem van d Velde, I Dutch, c. 1611-1693

Stream with Pilings
Willem van de Velde, I (Dutch, 1611-1693) or Esaias van de Velde, I (Dutch, 1587-1630)

Ship Constructor's Drawing for Dutch Galleon
Willem van de Velde, I (Dutch, 1611-1693) Willem van de Velde, II (Dutch, 1633-1707)

Armed Galleon Seen from Starboard Quarter
Possibly Willem van de Velde II (Dutch, 1633-1707) or Willem van de Velde, I (Dutch, c. 1611-1693)

Side View of Man o' War
Willem van de Velde, I Dutch, c. 1611-1693

Two Frigates Under Full Sail
Attributed to Willem van de Velde, II (Dutch, 1633-1707) or posssibly Willem van de Velde, I (Dutch, 1611-1693

Pastoral Landscape with Ruins
Adriaen van de Velde (Dutch, 1636–1672)

A Mother Feeding her Child (The Happy Mother)
Willem van Mieris (Dutch, 1662–1747)

Christ on the Road to Emmaus
Style of Jan van de Velde I Dutch, c. 1568-1623

Excavation
Willem de Kooning American, born Netherlands, 1904–1997

Samovar
Designed by Henry van de Velde Belgian, 1863-1957 Made by the Workshop of Theodor Müller Weimar, Germany, founded late 19th century

Figures in Boats
Willem van de Velde II Dutch, 1633-1707

Untitled XI
Willem de Kooning American, born Netherlands, 1904–1997

A Brig
Willem van de Velde, II Dutch, 1633-1707

Untitled
Willem de Kooning American, born Netherlands, 1904–1997

Two Women's Torsos
Willem de Kooning American, born the Netherlands, 1904–1997