A Fleet 1648 - 1707

This drawing, "A Fleet," by Willem van de Velde II is a fine example of the artist's skill in depicting ships in a realistic way. The drawing, created between 1648 and 1707, showcases the artist's mastery of detail in capturing the nuances of the ships and their sails, creating a sense of movement and realism, even with a minimalist approach of using just black and white. Van de Velde II, a Dutch Golden Age artist, was known for his marine art and gained recognition for his detailed depictions of naval scenes. "A Fleet" is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.