Sea Fight 1648 - 1707

Willem van de Velde II's "Sea Fight" (1648-1707) is a detailed pen and wash drawing depicting a naval battle. The artist, renowned for his maritime scenes, captures the intensity of the action with a focus on the ships' rigging and the billowing smoke from cannons. The dynamic composition and atmospheric depiction of the scene are hallmarks of van de Velde's style. This work, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the artist's mastery of depicting the drama and technical prowess of naval warfare.