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Description: | This work was attributed in the past to the Dutch painter William van de Velde the younger, but is probably by another artist working in his circle. William van de Velde the elder moved to England in 1673 with his son and both were employed to paint scenes of the English navy's war engagements. This painting shows St Michael's Mount, Cornwall. Rather than recording an event, it may well have been intended to show how well protected the island was by the English fleet. The distinctive red ensigns displayed on the ships may well help to date the painting with accuracy. | Subjects: | landscape; marine; place (St Michael's Mount); military and war | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Velde, Willem van de, II (Dutch painter, 1633-1707) Æ Circle of Previously attributed to Velde, Willem van de, II (Dutch painter, 1633-1707) | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8319... | Go to resource |
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