Coastal Classics
Ships near a Harbor
Experiens Sillemans
An intricate 17th-century maritime scene rendered in delicate ink on panel, capturing the majesty of Dutch sailing vessels.
Art for the Library
Heritage-rich, bookish works with depth, formality, and quiet authority.
Rich tones and heritage subjects add depth and quiet authority to a room made for reading.
Coastal Classics
The Battle of Livorno, 14 March 1653
Willem van de Velde the Elder
An intricate 17th-century marine study capturing the dramatic clash of sailing ships during the Battle of Livorno.
Coastal Classics
A Castle with a Ship Sailing Nearby
Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom
A masterfully rendered 17th-century maritime scene featuring a grand sailing vessel approaching a dramatic coastal fortress.
Coastal Classics
The Thames in Ice
James McNeill Whistler
A masterful maritime scene by James McNeill Whistler, capturing the frozen Thames with atmospheric depth and bold, painterly brushwork.
Coastal Classics
Two Dutch Merchant Ships Under Sail Near the Shore
Willem van de Velde the Elder
A masterful 17th-century maritime scene showcasing the intricate beauty of Dutch merchant ships in a moderate breeze.