Willem van de Velde I 1611 - 1693

occupation:
Artist, Painter
Nationality:
Dutch
born in:
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
Made:
Utrecht and Netherlands

famed for depicting ships and small craft, and history scenes, such as battles at sea. He was often at sea with the Dutch fleet and he witnessed several battles first hand. His work was popular in England.

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