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British ship in a stormy wind, trying to escape from the rocky shore. Oil on canvas, 1672, by Willem van de Velde (1633-1707)
MMM5459882 British ship in a stormy wind, trying to escape from the rocky shore. Oil on canvas, 1672, by Willem van de Velde (1633-1707). by Velde, Willem van de, the Younger (1633-1707); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: British ship in a stormy wind, trying to escape from the rocky shore. Oil on canvas, 1672, by Willem van de Velde (1633-1707).); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
Baroque Art Baroque Style Coast Line Danger Dangerous Flemish School Gales Risk Scuttling Shorelines Storm Stormy Stormy Weather Tempest The Winds Threat Unsafe Wind Windy Wreck 17th Centuries Art Style Flemish Art Flemish Artist Marines Maritime Force Naval Force Naval Infantry Seawater
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.6cm x 25.4cm (8.1" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 21.8cm x 26.9cm (8.6" x 10.6")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this oil on canvas painting by Willem van de Velde, we are transported back to the year 1672, where a British ship is caught in a fierce storm, desperately trying to escape from the rocky shore. The tumultuous waves crash against the vessel as it battles against the howling wind, its sails billowing in the tempest.
Van de Velde's masterful brushstrokes capture the raw power and danger of nature at its most unforgiving. The dark and brooding sky overhead adds to the sense of impending doom, while the flag fluttering in distress serves as a poignant reminder of the perilous situation faced by those aboard.
As we gaze upon this dramatic scene, we can't help but feel a sense of awe at both the bravery and vulnerability of those who dared to sail these treacherous waters. The artist's attention to detail brings every element of this harrowing moment to life - from the churning sea below to the intricate rigging above.
This painting serves as a timeless reminder of humanity's eternal struggle against nature's forces, and a testament to our enduring spirit in times of crisis. Van de Velde has truly captured an unforgettable moment in maritime history with his skillful depiction of this British ship battling for survival amidst nature's fury.
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