Rotterdam and first navies
Storms, rocks and ships extend Porcellis' tonalism. This milestone sheds light on the "Simon de Vlieger" collection by favoring composition.
Rotterdam, circa 1600/01 - Weesp, 1653 · Tonal sea and atmospheric forest
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Rotterdam, circa 1600/01 - Weesp, 1653 · Tonal sea and atmospheric forest
Simon de Vlieger was born in Rotterdam around 1600 -1601 and became one of the great masters of the Dutch navy of the 17th century. He worked in Rotterdam, joined the Delft guild in 1634, then moved to Amsterdam before ending his life in Weesp. His career went beyond easel painting: he designed tapestries, stained glass windows, etchings and organ shutters for Rotterdam's Grote Kerk. His first navies, close to Jan Porcellis, showed storms and rocky coasts. His first navies, close to Jan Porcellis, showed storms and rocky coasts. Over time, he favored estuaries and peaceful seas, where a reduced tonal range was enough to measure the changes of light on the water and in the sky. Calm sea, painted after 1640, illustrious this maturity. The horizon dissolves to the left in the still expanse, while fishermen work to the right. The ships are not simple accessories: rigging, sails and flags locate Dutch maritime activity accurately. The Forest recalls a lesser known aspect of his late work. After 1650, De Vlieger drew and painted more wood and shores. Foliage, water and luminous gaps are observed there with the same atmospheric sensitivity as the sea. His influence will be decisive for Jan van de Cappelle and Willem van de Velde the Younger. His influence will be decisive for Jan van de Cappelle and Willem van de Velde the Younger. His influence will be decisive for Jan van de Cappelle and Willem van de Velde the Younger. His influence will be decisive for Jan van de Cappelle and Willem van de Velde the Younger. His influence will be decisive for Jan van de Cappelle and Willem van de Velde the Younger. His influence will be decisive for Jan van de Cappelle and Willem van de Velde the Younger. His influence will be decisive for Jan van de Cappelle and Willem van de Velde the Younger. His influence will be decisive for Jan van de Cappelle and Willem van de Velde the Younger. His influence will be decisive for Jan van
De Vlieger paints the air before the subject: on the sea as in the forest, the light regulates the distances and gives the shapes their calm.
Course & style
Storms, rocks and ships extend Porcellis' tonalism. This milestone sheds light on the "Simon de Vlieger" collection by favoring composition.
Public orders and calm seas affirm its reputation.
The atmospheric gaze extends to the woods and inland waters.
A few grays, blues and browns are enough to multiply the effects. This line guides a reading of "Simon de Vlieger" centered on composition.
Sea and sky come together in an almost imperceptible transition.
Hull, sail and rigging remain credible without weighing down the scene.
Each surface receives a glow adjusted to its distance.
Explore by universe
Sea, sky, fisherman, ship, forest and influence allow us to understand the unity of a work more diverse than it seems.
The calm surface becomes an immense field of light variations.
For the atmosphere. Reading of "Simon de Vlieger" through composition.Clouds and clearings govern the color of the water.
For the lightThe figures give measure and reality to the marine silence.
For the storyThe pavilion and rigging anchor the scene in the Dutch Republic.
For detailsFoliage and gaps replace waves and horizons.
For diversityIts atmospheric observation prepares the next generation.
For historyWorks to discover
Two natural environments show the same mastery of tonal range, light and depth.
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Each painting is made in oil on canvas by a specialized artist, then checked with you before shipping.
Each reproduction is unique. Slight variations of touch and material testify to the painter's manual work.
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A medium or large horizontal format will preserve transitions from sky and water. Natural wood, gray, black or fine Dutch gilding will accompany the tonal palette.
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The painter uses the composition, values, colors and materials visible in the chosen work from the Simon de Vlieger collection, with particular attention paid to composition.
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This selection brings together works designed for art lovers who want to rediscover the spirit of one painting famous in a hand painted canvas. Each reproduction can be adapted to the desired format and validated in photos before shipment.
The available formats allow the work to be adapted to a more specific living room, bedroom, office or decorative project. There painting is carried out at theoil on canvas with particular attention to colors, textures and general balance.
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