DISCOVERART

Willem van de Velde II

Dutch Ships at Anchor

mid-17th–early 18th century
Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, over black chalk
9.8 × 21.6 cm (3.9 × 8.5 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · as of July 2026

View at metmuseum.org ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Willem van de Velde II

Entrance to a Dutch PortEntrance to a Dutch PortCoast SceneCoast SceneSea FightSea FightA FleetA FleetStudies of Ships and BoatsStudies of Ships and BoatsA Dutch Fleet Lying at AnchorA Dutch Fleet Lying at AnchorBoats BecalmedBoats BecalmedDutch Ships at Anchor with a Yacht Lying Head to the WindDutch Ships at Anchor with a Yacht Lying Head to the Wind

More like this

Three Moored Sailing Vessels, from Thirteen Naval ScenesReinier Nooms, called Zeeman — Three Moored Sailing Vessels,Capriccio View of a Mediterranean PortBonaventura Peeters I — Capriccio View of a Mediterranean PoDutch Men Of WarWillem van de Velde I — Dutch Men Of WarPlate Two from Various EmbarkmentsStefano della Bella — Plate Two from Various EmbarkmentsSeascapeJacob Cornelis Ploos van Amstel — SeascapeGalleons and SailboatsWillem van de Velde, II — Galleons and SailboatsNaval BattleReinier Nooms, called Zeeman — Naval BattleMen Caulking the Hull of a ShipReinier Nooms, called Zeeman — Men Caulking the Hull of a ShDutch Men of War at AnchorWillem van de Velde I — Dutch Men of War at AnchorFour Sailing Vessels in a Breakwater, from Thirteen Naval ScenesReinier Nooms, called Zeeman — Four Sailing Vessels in a BreNaval Encounter with Three Vessels on the Right, from Naval Battles (Nieuwe Scheeps Batalien), plate 7Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman — Naval Encounter with Three VeDutch Men of War at AnchorWillem van de Velde I — Dutch Men of War at Anchor