Yacht Receiving Salute
Willem van de Velde the Younger
1700
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Willem van de Velde the Younger
1700
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a small boat in rough water, with a larger ship in the distance. The waves crash around the smaller vessel, and the big ship’s sails are half-filled with wind. The paper has a yellowish tint, and the lines are quick and loose, like a rough draft. The big ship looks like it’s saluting the smaller boat, maybe as a sign of respect or greeting. The artist used light pencil strokes to show movement in the water and wind. If you like this style, check out the Baroque movement for more dramatic, lively scenes.
