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.

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

A Brig
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)

Ships in a Harbor
Willem van de Velde, II Dutch, 1633-1707

Ships in Full Sail with Small Boats
Willem van de Velde, II Dutch, 1633-1707

Galleons and Sailboats
Willem van de Velde, II Dutch, 1633-1707

Fleet of Ships Anchored at Sea
Imitator of Willem van de Velde, II Dutch, 1633-1707

Boats at Anchor
Attributed to Willem van de Velde, II Dutch, 1633-1707

Sailing Ships in Harbor near Windmill
Willem van de Velde, II Dutch, 1633-1707

Boats at Sea
Unknown Artist Dutch, 17th-18th centuries

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

Dutch and English Fleets
Possibly after Willem van de Velde, II Dutch, 1633-1707

Three Sailboats
Willem van de Velde, II Dutch, 1633-1707

Warships and Other Boats in Harbor
Unknown Artist Dutch, 18th century

Ship with Sailors
Willem van de Velde, II Dutch, 1633-1707

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)

River Scene with Boats
Willem van de Velde, II Dutch, 1633-1707

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

Roundel with Justice and Prudence
Jan Baptist Weenix (Dutch, 1621-1660) or Willem van de Velde, II (Dutch, 1633-1707)