Gallery of the Masters 
Simon de Vlieger
1601-1653 Holland/Baroque
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Brief Biography-Jan Porcellisinfluenced Simon de Vlieger in his early works, but Simon quickly surpassed him, becoming also influenced by the sharp contrasts of Rembrandt. Born in Rotterdam, he became a draughtsman, etcher, and painter. He worked in Delft and Amsterdam and was a Guild of Saint Luke member; two of his most noted pupils were Jan van de Cappelle and Willem van de Velde the Younger. He died in Weesp, Amsterdam, in 1653. |
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a dutch yacht from
zeeland
beach with
fishermen
calm estuary
at dawn
calm water
coastal scene
dune and beach view
with lighthouse
dutch ferry boat
before a breeze
dutch merchantmen
in rough seas
flagship aemilia
fires a salut
fleet visit
low tide
marine view with
dutch ships
sailing boats
seascape in the
morning
seascape with sailing
ships on stormy sea
seashore
states yacht and
other ships
stormy sea
the falconer's
return home
the groothoofdspoort
in dordrecht
the storm
anagoria
view of a beach
visit of frederick
hendriks II
