Willem van de Velde the Elder and his son Willem van de Velde the Younger were the leading marine painters of the 17th century. From their studio in the Queen’s House, father and son transformed marine painting in Britain. Yet their paintings only tell part of the story... Royal Museums Greenwich is home to almost 1,500 drawings by Willem van de Velde the Elder and his son, Willem van de Velde the Younger. Together they provide a fascinating insight into the world of a 17th-century artist's studio, and show how drawing was at the heart of their creative process: subjects sketched, ideas tested and inspiration shared. Three hundred and fifty years after they were first made, these delicate works on paper still catch the eye and capture the imagination. Take a closer look, and discover the art of the Van de Veldes: https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/...
