Den hollandske flåde på Københavns Red 1658 1658

Willem van de Velde I's "Den hollandske flåde på Københavns Red 1658" depicts the Dutch fleet in the harbor of Copenhagen in 1658. The drawing, created during the Second Northern War, showcases van de Velde I's mastery of marine art, emphasizing the detail of the ships and their positioning. The artist's meticulous brushstrokes and the monochromatic tones contribute to the sense of realism, immersing the viewer in the historical event. The drawing is now located at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.