Willem van de Velde the Younger
Dutch painter (1633-1707)
Willem van de Velde the Younger was born on December 18, 1633 in Leiden and died on April 6, 1707 in Greenwich, aged 73. Recorded occupations: painter and draftsperson. Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic. Positions held include court painter. Fields of work: marine art, visual arts and painting. Notable works include “Ships on a Calm Sea”, “Ships in the Roads” and “Ships in a calm”.
- Born
- December 18, 1633 · Leiden
- Died
- April 6, 1707 · Greenwich
- Age at death
- 73
- Citizenship
- Dutch Republic
- Occupations
- painter, draftsperson
- Positions held
- court painter
- Notable works
- Ships on a Calm Sea, Ships in the Roads, Ships in a calm
- Wikipedia editions
- 28 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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