Pictorials+

Drawings & Paintings, from sketches to documentary drawings

Van de Velde the Elder, Willem. 1611-1693

Working during the Dutch Golden Age, he created the Gallery and transom image, above, 1667. that is in the Collection of the Swedish National Maritime Museum. Dutch Admiral Ruyter is said to have described van de Velde as wanting to be rowed in a battle area so he could better record vessels. Van de Velde later lived in England and worked depicting vessels for the British against whom the Dutch had long been in conflict.

Figureheads on Ships & Boats

Heritage, Collecting and Tourism surround SHIP FIGUREHEADS By Carol Olsen

Pictorials+

Drawings & Paintings, Maquettes, and Tapestry depict actual and imagined hull art.

Drawings & Paintings, from sketches to documentary drawings

Van de Velde the Elder, Willem. 1611-1693

Maquettes

Wax sculpture studies

Tapestry

Bayeux Tapestry