A Dutch Ship in a Strong Breeze 1662 - 1668

Willem van de Velde the Elder's "A Dutch Ship in a Strong Breeze" (1662-1668), currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a delicate black chalk drawing depicting a Dutch ship caught in a strong wind. Van de Velde, renowned for his maritime scenes, masterfully captures the ship's movement through nuanced shading and detailed rigging, showcasing the dynamism of a ship battling the elements. This masterful depiction of a Dutch ship in a strong breeze, is a testament to van de Velde's keen eye for detail and his ability to convey motion through a seemingly static medium.