The entrance to the Dutch port

The picture shows a maritime scene with several sailing ships and boats of different sizes on calm water. Larger vessels with their masts extended can be seen in the background and there are hints of other ships on the horizon. The sky is vast with fine clouds, indicating fine weather. In the foreground, small boats are seen on the shore with sails set and two figures standing next to them interacting.

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Prevailing color of this fine art print is brown and its shape is landscape. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Dutch master Willem Van de Velde (1611-1693) who, like Charles Brooking and Samuel Scott, painted maritime scenery and battleships. He was born to Flemish captain instilled in him a love for the sea. He painted mostly the Dutch fleet, for example Shot from a Cannon or Calm Seas. Later, became the fleet’s official painter. For many years, he lived in Greenwich, where he had his studio, but with the accession of King William and Queen Mary, he had to move to Sackville, where he later died.