Royal Yacht and State Yacht Sail from Moerdijk with Charles II, King of England, on board, 1660 1660 - 1693

Willem van de Velde the Elder’s “Royal Yacht and State Yacht Sail from Moerdijk with Charles II, King of England, on board” depicts a fleet of ships, the Royal Yacht and the State Yacht, sailing from Moerdijk with Charles II of England on board in 1660. The artwork is in the style of Dutch Golden Age marine painting, with detailed renderings of the ships, their rigging, and the figures on board. The calm waters and light sky evoke a sense of peace and grandeur, capturing a moment of historical significance in the life of King Charles II.