Willem van de Velde the Younger, a Dutch painter born on December 18, 1633, specialized in marine art, following in the footsteps of his father Willem van de Velde the Elder. His works, such as English Warship Firing a Salute and Ships in a calm, showcase his mastery of the genre. As a prominent figure in Dutch Golden Age painting, his contributions to marine art remain significant.

Willem van de Velde the Younger's meticulous and detailed depictions of maritime scenes continue to influence the genre of marine art.

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