Quality work by the painter Peter Van Der Velde (Antwerp 1634 - c.1714) - Monogrammed
Coastal view with vessels and a perched castle
Oil on canvas (70 x 87 cm, framed 76 x 94 cm)
Artwork accompanied by a critical study by Prof. Fred G. Meijer (Amsterdam)
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The fine coastal view that we offer, of excellent quality and rich execution, is a work by the master of Flemish origins Peter van der Velde (Antwerp 1634-1707), a famous author specialized in marine views with port cities, fortresses and boats, already master of the Guild of San Luca at just twenty years old.
Thanks to his elegant descriptive taste and the scenographic sensibility typical of the Flemish landscape tradition of the late seventeenth century, together with the meticulousness of the smallest details, the composition fully falls among the most beautiful and important works of Van der Velde present on the market.
The author immortalizes a fascinating coastal view, which at first glance evokes the coasts of the Mediterranean, where two vessels with sails unfurled, flying the Dutch flag, stand in the center of the composition sailing through the waves of a slightly rough 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 whose feet 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 in a light golden glaze, with an all-Italian taste, with a predominance of blue and ocher tones, which envelop the painting in a fairytale and timeless atmosphere.
Van de Velde's works are kept in the 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, St. 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 aging.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The work is sold with a certificate of authenticity and a descriptive iconographic sheet.
We take care of and organize the transport of the works purchased, 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.
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