Willem van de Velde the Younge

Willem van de Velde the Younger, born in 1633 in Leiden and died in 1707 in London, was a Dutch marine painter known for his detailed and atmospheric depictions of ships and sea battles. His works, such as 'The Cannon Shot' and 'A Calm,' are celebrated for their precision and dynamic compositions. Van de Velde's contributions to marine painting and his influence on Dutch art have made him a notable figure in 17th-century art.