The Home Fleet Saluting the State Barge 1650
janvandecappelle
charcoal drawing
possibly oil pastel
oil painting
derelict
underpainting
painting painterly
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
watercolor
environment sketch
Jan van de Cappelle's "The Home Fleet Saluting the State Barge" from 1650, depicts a majestic scene of the Dutch fleet saluting a state barge. The painting is a prime example of Dutch Golden Age marine art, showcasing the artist's meticulous attention to detail. The work captures the sense of grandeur and power associated with the Dutch navy, while also showcasing the skill of the artist in depicting the interplay of light and water. The detailed rendering of the ships and figures, combined with the atmospheric depiction of the sky and water, make this painting a masterpiece of marine art.
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A row of ships lies at anchor. Two yachts fire a salute for the functionaries rowing by in a state barge. The water’s smooth, mirror-like surface reflects the vessel and its passengers. Van de Cappelle superbly captured the grandeur unfolding on the water, with ships as far as the eye can see rendered in perspective, under an imposing cloudy sky.
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