Coastal view with vessels and perched castle, Peter Van Der Velde (Antwerp 1634 – c.1714) – Monogrammed

Quality work by the painter Peter Van Der Velde (Antwerp 1634 – c.1714) – Monogrammed

Coastal view with vessels and perched castle

Oil on canvas (70 x 87 cm., framed 76 x 94 cm.)

Work accompanied by critical study by prof. Fred G. Meijer (Amsterdam)

The valuable coastal view that we propose, of excellent quality and richness of execution, is a work of the master of Flemish origins Peter van der Velde (Antwerp 1634-1707), famous author specialized in marine views with port cities, fortresses and boats, former master of the Guild of San Luca just twenty years old.

Thanks to his elegant descriptive taste and that scenographic sensitivity typical of the Flemish landscape tradition of the end of the 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 a fascinating coastal view immortalized by the author, with some boats intent on sailing on the banks of the city, which could evoke Antwerp - the painter's hometown - with their sails unfurled, flying the Dutch flag. Some lifeboats are reaching the vessel on the left to supply it with the necessary supplies. The representation of the ancient buildings is very fascinating, such as the large basilica with the bell tower, and also the religious building with the park surrounded by high walls that we can admire on the right.

The work, as a typical element of Van de Velde's painting, is characterized by being surrounded by a light golden veil, of an entirely Italian taste, with a predominance of blue and ocher tones, which envelop the painting in a fairy-tale atmosphere and out of the ordinary. time.

Van de Velde's works are held 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, St. Petersburg – Hermitage Museum.

The painting is in good condition and is complete with a beautiful golden frame, with elegant carving decoration, with some small signs of aging.