Peter Van Der Velde (Anversa 1634-1714) monogramma

Quality work by the painter Peter Van Der Velde (Antwerp 1634 - c.1714) - Monogrammed Coastal view with ships and a perched castle Oil on canvas (70 x 87 cm, framed 76 x 94 cm) Work accompanied by a critical study by Prof. Fred G. Meijer (Amsterdam) All the details of this painting can be viewed directly at the following - link - The valuable coastal view we propose, of excellent quality and executive richness, is a work by the Flemish master Peter van der Velde (Antwerp 1634-1707), a famous author specialized in marine views with port cities, fortresses and boats, already a master of the Guild of Saint Luke at just twenty years old. Thanks to his elegant descriptive taste and that scenographic sensibility typical of the Flemish landscape tradition of the late seventeenth century, together with the meticulousness of the smallest details, the composition is fully among the most beautiful and important works on the market by Van der Velde. We see immortalized by the author a fascinating coastal view, which evokes at first sight the coasts of the Mediterranean, where two ships with their sails unfurled, flying the Dutch flag, stand in the center of the composition sailing through the waves of a slightly choppy sea. On the shore in the foreground, fishermen contemplate the magnificence of the two boats, while in the background an imposing castle stands on a high rock, at the foot of which you can see the old city, surrounded by defensive walls. The work, as a typical element of Van de Velde's painting, is characterized by being enveloped by a slight golden veil, of all-Italian taste, with a predominance of blue and ochre tones, which envelop the painting in a fairy-tale and timeless atmosphere. Van de Velde's works are kept in major private collections, including: Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum, Ansbach - Residenz Gemadegalerie, Stockholm - Statens Konstmuseum, Kiev - National Museum, Lille - Fine Arts Museum, London - Greenwich National Maritime Museum, Prague - Nostitz Museum, Saint Petersburg - Hermitage Museum. The painting is in good condition and is complete with a beautiful gilded frame, with elegant carved decoration, with some small signs of wear. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The work is sold with a certificate of authenticity and a descriptive iconographic sheet. We take care of and organise the transport of purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers; it is our duty to advise that, given the delicacy of certain particular antique frames, there is the possibility that small lesions of the gilding may occur during transport, despite the packaging being carried out with the utmost care. It is also possible to see the painting in the gallery in Riva del Garda, we will be happy to welcome you to show you our collection of works. Contact us, without obligation, for any additional information. Follow us also on: https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/