Storm at sea
Willem van de Velde the Younger
1680
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Willem van de Velde the Younger
1680
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting shows a stormy sea with a few ships struggling to stay afloat. The waves are huge and the sky is dark with clouds. The ships are small compared to the waves, and they look like they're in trouble. The painting is very detailed, with lots of texture in the waves and the clouds. You can see the spray from the waves and the rigging on the ships. The colors are mostly dark blues and grays, with some white foam on the waves. If you like this painting, you might want to check out the work of artist Willem van de Velde the Younger.
