Embarkation of the Elector Palatine in the 'Prince Royal' at Margate by Adam Willaerts. A grand 17th-century maritime scene showing several large sailing ships with flags flying near a crowded shoreline under a dramatic cloud-filled sky.
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Embarkation of the Elector Palatine in the 'Prince Royal' at Margate

Adam Willaerts

1622 · Medium Not Listed

A magnificent 17th-century marine painting capturing the bustle of a royal embarkation with intricate sailing vessels and shoreline crowds.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy in a cooler tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Study · Living Room · Office
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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
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Olive green, Charcoal black, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted by Adam Willaerts around 1622, this masterful maritime scene commemorates the 1613 embarkation of the Elector Palatine at Margate. The work showcases incredible detail in the rigging of the 'Prince Royal' and the atmospheric treatment of the churning waves and billowing clouds characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age style.

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