Velde, Willem van de, the Younger
1670
watercolor
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Marine is a 1670 watercolor by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a busy harbor scene with tall ships sailing on calm water. The boats have multiple masts, flags, and some are festooned with fabric along the edges. The artist used light pencil strokes and soft gray washes to keep it simple and airy. The ships look detailed but are drawn quickly, almost like a quick study. This style fits the Baroque period, which often mixed drama with precision. Next, look up technique: watercolor, glazing to see how artists build up light and shadow.
Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633–1707) was an artist.
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